My Work
Strengthening our domestic violence laws
Today in Parliament Abigail spoke in support of the government's new domestic violence legislation that will strengthen our laws in relation to ADVO breaches, prevention orders, and expanding the definition of stalking to include technology related stalking.
Ban the cruel practice of surgical artificial insemination in greyhounds
Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion calling on the NSW Government to expedite the ban of surgical artificial insemination in greyhounds and prohibit the export of their reproductive materials.
We need to recognise children as victims of domestic and family violence in their own right
Today in Parliament, Abigail passed a motion calling on the NSW Government to commit to supporting the specific health, safety and recovery needs of child victims of domestic and family violence through dedicated policy and legislation.
Celebrating Sex Worker Pride Day
Sex work is work! Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion celebrating Sex Worker Pride Day and urged the NSW Government to commit to the full realisation of rights, respect and recognition of sex workers within policy and legislation.
Why is Australia the only country in the world that permits the cruel practice of mulesing?
Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion calling on the Federal and State Governments to commit to following through on the prohibition of the barbaric practice of live lamb cutting.
An escalating crisis of modern slavery is unfolding among temporary migrant workers in rural NSW
Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion regarding the recently tabled report by the NSW Modern Slavery Commissioner: ‘Be Our Guests: Addressing urgent modern slavery risks for temporary migrant workers in rural and regional NSW’ and urged the NSW Government to implement all of its recommendations.
Is the NSW Government serious about keeping women and children safe?
Today in Parliament, Abigail once again raised concerns about the number of actively serving police officers with domestic and family violence offences working within the community.
Fossil fuel money is funding renewable energy misinformation
Today in Parliament, Abigail contributed to a debate in support of offshore wind initiatives and called out the conservative parties who peddle misleading claims about the potential environmental impacts of these projects to protect their coal and gas interests.
Schooling the Coalition on the economy amid the cost of living crisis
Today in Parliament, Abigail contributed to a debate offering the Opposition some pointers on how the economy actually works.
The Greens will always stand with unions and the workers they represent, no matter the government of the day
Today Abigail secured critical amendments to a Labor government bill, to secure union representation on the Maritime Advisory Council, and to ensure workers maintain their industrial right to organise by removing provisions that would have allowed private port operators to issue penalties to individuals obstructing ports at their own discretion.
NSW Labor has abandoned its support to adequately fund the NSW Electoral Commission, jeopardising the integrity of our democratic electoral system
Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion condemning NSW Labor for rejecting the NSW Electoral Commission's budget bid for 2024-25. This decision compromises staffing, cybersecurity and access to technology-assisted voting systems for blind and low-vision electors to cast independent votes.
Budget Estimates - Domestic violence cannot be ended without far bolder government action and investment
Today in a Budget Estimates hearing, Abigail questioned the Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault about Labor's lack of urgency when it comes to doing what is needed to end domestic violence in our state. Read the exchange below.
Needle spiking is a concerning form of gendered violence
In Budget Estimates, Abigail put the spotlight on the concerning rise in needle spiking across NSW in bars, pubs and clubs.
Funding the Ageing and Disability Commission, minimum accessibility standards for new homes, pet-friendly crisis accommodation, and more
Today in Budget Estimates, Abigail continued to push for funding for the Ageing and Disability Commission, PWDA's Building Access project, minimum accessibility standards for new homes, pet-friendly crisis accommodation, and more.
Our police system continues to fail victims of DFV at the hands of a police officer
Today in Budget Estimates, Abigail confronted the Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault about the extraordinary gaps in NSW policing of domestic violence within NSW Police's own ranks.