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Will the NSW Government end discrimination against children with disability in private schools?
Today, while chairing a Budget Estimates hearing, Abigail questioned the Minister for Education on private schools' exemption from the Anti-Discrimination Act and its negative impact on students with disability.
What is the NSW Department of Education's plan for making all schools fully accessible?
Today, in Budget Estimates, Abigail asked the Department of Education what they are proactively doing to upgrade NSW schools to be fully accessible.
Is the NSW Education Department prioritising investment in staff training to support students facing domestic and family violence?
Today, during Budget Estimates, Abigail questioned the Department of Education on how they are training and supporting teachers to identify and assist students affected by domestic and family violence.
There is no such thing as neutral when it comes to genocide
Today, as Chair of a Budget Estimates hearing, Abigail challenged the Minister for Education regarding a directive from the Department of Education that has enforced the silencing of discussions about the genocide in Gaza within NSW schools. As a result, the Department has agreed to review the policy.
Will Labor deliver on their commitment to make all NSW public schools accessible?
Today, while chairing a Budget Estimates hearing, Abigail pressed the Minister for Education on public school funding cuts impacting staffing and accessibility for students with disabilities.
What exactly is the Department of Education's "inclusive education unit"?
Today, in Budget Estimates, Abigail continued to pick apart Labor's disappointing response to the Disability Royal Commission, inquiring about s so called "inclusive education unit" which isn't even a unit.
How will Labor incentivise teachers to pursue continued learning in disability education in NSW schools?
Today, while chairing a Budget Estimates hearing, Abigail pressed the Minister for Education on how teachers will be encouraged to engage in professional development in disability related areas now that Labor has removed it as a mandatory requirement.
MEDIA RELEASE: Greens-led inquiry demands overhaul of NSW’s education system riddled with ableism and discrimination
22 August 2024 A landmark parliamentary inquiry chaired by Greens MP Abigail Boyd has today handed down its report into the experiences of children and young people with disability in NSW educational settings. With over 20 findings and 28 recommendations, the report sets out a plan to overhaul NSW’s entire education system to ensure that it is genuinely inclusive and accessible for students with disability.
The more successful the union, the more hated it is by business and conservative politicians
Today in Parliament, Abigail spoke against NSW Labor's CFMEU administration bill. While the Greens collaborated with Labor to safeguard the bill from a future anti-union Liberal government, it remains a deeply flawed and dreadful bill.
MEDIA RELEASE: Greens slam NSW Labor’s broken promise to create an independent office for animal welfare
14 August 2024 Today the NSW Labor Government has confirmed their plans for an independent office of animal welfare — except that it will not be independent, not an office and not for animal welfare.
Labor continues to pat itself on the back and pad investors pockets amid cost of living crisis
Today in Parliament, Abigail called out Labor's shameless self-congratulatory motion purporting to make first homes more affordable, while actually driving up prices and making the market even more inaccessible.
Yet another broken promise from Labor on animal welfare
Today the NSW Labor Government voted down our Greens bill to establish an Independent Office of Animal Welfare. At the same time, they've confirmed their own plans for an independent office — except that it will not be independent, not an office and not for animal welfare.
Commending the work of the Domestic Violence Death Review Team
Today in Parliament, Abigail passed a motion acknowledging the critical work of the Domestic Violence Death Review Team, their comprehensive report on domestic homicides in NSW from 1 July 2000 to 30 June 2022 and urged Labor to commit to increase funding for DV homicide prevention efforts.
Recognising the Moree Sports Health Arts and Education Academy
Today in Parliament, Abigail passed a motion commending the work of Moree SHAE Academy who provide free arts programs for hundreds of vulnerable young people every year.
Commending KinHub - a safe space for children excluded from mainstream educational settings
Today in Parliament, Abigail passed a motion acknowledging KinHub, a volunteer run centre supporting inclusivity and connection for children with disability.