Greens call on the NSW Government to fund animal rescue, rehabilitation, release and rehoming organisations
Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion urging Labor to commit to core funding for community-led, frontline animal welfare organisations.
Animal Cruelty Under Capitalism — 2024 Animal Rights Forum
In February 2024, Abigail spoke at the 2024 Animal Rights Forum in Melbourne, about animal cruelty under capitalism.
How many greyhounds need to die before Wentworth Park is shut down?
Today in Parliament, Abigail demanded the NSW Government terminate the lease at Wentworth Park before more greyhounds continue to die on the racetrack.
Why are children being exposed to the brutality and cruelty of greyhound tracks?
Greyhound racing perpetuates severe animal abuse and poses psychological risks to onsite child workers. Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice urging the NSW Government to raise the minimum age for racetrack workers...
Has GWIC turned a blind eye to the impact of children's exposure to animal abuse on the racetrack?
Today in Budget Estimates, Abigail challenged Steve Griffin, CEO of the Greyhound Welfare and Integrity Commission and the Minister for Gaming and Racing, David Harris, on the lack of measures in place...
Is anyone actually holding Greyhound Racing NSW accountable for its blatant failure to meet minimum track standards?
Today in Budget Estimates, Abigail grilled Steve Griffin, CEO of the Greyhound Welfare and Integrity Commission and the Minister for Gaming and Racing, David Harris, about Greyhound Racing NSW's continual disregard for...
NSW to ban forced swim tests
Today Abigail supported the prohibition of forced swim tests and forced smoke inhalation tests. NSW will now finally outlaw these cruel and outdated practices.
Lab-grown meat - a cruelty free future?
The Shooters Fishers and Farmers Party brought on a ridiculous motion in Parliament about lab-grown meat, with so many inaccuracies and false claims. Abigail (and the entire rest of the chamber) voted...
We need an Independent Office of Animal Welfare - read why
Today in Parliament Abigail delivered her second reading speech for her Bill to establish an Independent Office of Animal Welfare.