Celebrating International Day of People with Disability
Today in Parliament, Abigail passed a motion in recognition of International Day of People with Disability, urging all levels of government to amplify disability leadership and dismantle ableism to ensure inclusivity and...
Abolish subminimum wage for disabled workers!
It's time to abolish subminimum wages - disabled workers deserve equal pay for their work. As Greens spokesperson for disability rights & inclusion, Abigail was one of the first signatories of the...
Abuse, neglect and exploitation of adults with disability and older people is on the rise
Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion calling on the NSW Government to properly fund and address the needs of the overburdened Ageing and Disability Commission.
ADHD Awareness Month 2024
Today Abigail spoke on a motion celebrating ADHD Awareness Month, and called out some of the neuro-ableist rhetoric that continues to permeate discussions in Parliament and in broader society.
Open letter: Abolish subminimum wage for disabled workers!
In 2022, Abigail signed an open letter led by disability advocates, calling for Australia to abolish subminimum wages for disabled workers. 2 years later in 2024, over 2,000 individuals, 260 organisations and...
Will Labor address the NSW Education Department's longstanding failures in supporting students with disability?
Today in Parliament, Abigail passed a motion calling on the government to urgently implement the Audit Office of NSW's recommendations to secure proper funding, support, and inclusive education for students with disability....
Commending Family Advocacy and PWDA's work in fighting for an inclusive and accessible society
Today in Parliament, Abigail passed a motion commending the work of Family Advocacy and People with Disability Australia in hosting the parliamentary forum “Securing prosperous futures: the vital link between inclusive education and...
Celebrating the International Day of Sign Languages
In light of the International Day of Sign Languages, Abigail passed a motion affirming the invaluable role of Auslan and Deaf interpreters, and calling on the government to stand in solidarity with...
Media Release: Greens call for independent oversight body for children with disability after Auditor-General’s damning report exposing Department of Education failures
26 September 2024 The Auditor-General has today handed down a scathing performance audit report, Supporting students with disability, which exposes a decades-long failure to adequately fund and deliver targeted supports, monitor school...