My Work
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.
When will Labor deliver on their workers comp promise for gig workers?
Today in Parliament, Abigail grilled the NSW Treasurer on protections for delivery drivers and gig workers.
Commending the critical work of Tamworth Family Support Service
Today in Parliament, Abigail passed a motion commending the vital support provided by TFSS for vulnerable people and urged the NSW Government to increase funding for essential DFV frontline services in regional areas.
Holding the Government accountable for its blatant misuse and reckless spending on consultants
Today in Parliament, Abigail delivered a speech highlighting key takeaways from the inquiry on the NSW Government's egregious mismanagement and excessive dependence on consulting firms.
Media Release: NSW AUDITOR-GENERAL TO REVIEW GREYHOUND INDUSTRY FOLLOWING GREENS REQUEST
12 August 2024 Following the Minns’ Labor government’s attempts to sweep the greyhound racing industry’s scandals under the carpet with the announcement last month of a politically-constrained inquiry through the Greyhound Welfare & Integrity Commission (GWIC), Greens Spokesperson for Animal Welfare Abigail Boyd MLC wrote to the Auditor-General requesting a performance review be conducted into GWIC and the effectiveness of the regulatory framework set up in 2017.
Greens call for union-led resistance and global solidarity in the face of rising fascism
Today in Parliament, Abigail delivered an adjournment speech advocating for a new era of union militancy, emphasising internationalism, anti-racism, and economic justice through a united and empowered working class.
Commemorating the life of Marcia Chapman
Today in Parliament, Abigail passed a condolence motion honouring Marcia Chapman who dedicated over 30 years of her life to Jenny's Place, supporting women and children affected by domestic and family violence and poverty.
No more: national rally against violence
Today Abigail commended the recent national rallies against violence and called for government commitment to work with victim-survivors and the domestic, family, and sexual violence sector.
Why does the NSW Government continue to disregard minimum accessibility standards for new builds?
Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion commending the Building Better Homes campaign and condemning the NSW Government for its ongoing refusal to adopt the National Construction Code’s Liveable Housing Design Silver Standard for accessible housing, leaving NSW as one of only two states not signed up to the code.