Greens motion calls for more AUSLAN interpreters
The shortage in the Auslan interpreter workforce needs to be addressed by this government.
NSW Parliamentary proceedings to be translated into Auslan, in groundbreaking first steps towards accessibility for Deaf community
The NSW Parliament's Upper House has this morning committed to a number of groundbreaking steps to make NSW Parliament accessible to the Deaf community.
Greens motion calls for government to properly fund NSW electoral commission
Budget estimates recently showed that the NSW Electoral Commission is not adequately funded.
Minister refuses to commit to funding the Ageing and Disability Commission
After it was revealed in September by the Ageing and Disability Commissioner Robert Fitzgerald that the Ageing and Disability commission has suffered from a 60% budget cut Abigail has asked the Minister for Disability...
Another round of Budget Estimates!
A crazy three weeks of Budget Estimates have just wrapped up here in NSW Parliament. So, what have we learned?
Ageing and Disability Commission unable to fulfil statutory functions due to severe underfunding
“Perilous position”: Ageing and Disability Commission unable to fulfil statutory functions due to severe underfunding.
Disability Pride Month and fighting for systemic change
Abigail passed a motion celebrating Disability Pride Month and highlighting the need to urgently take action to break down structural and individual ableism.
Greens' disability amendments passed into law!
Abigail passed THREE Greens' disability amendments into law this week, an incredible achievement which will now see LGBTIQ+ people with disability have their needs fully recognised, require Gov to undergo better community...
Bringing the NSW Disability Inclusion Act in line with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Abigail moved several amendments to the Disability Inclusion Act to ensure all people with disability in our state are looked after. The LNP Government and the Labor Party blocked the majority of...
Free Rapid Antigen Tests for people with disability in NSW
Abigail questioned the Minister for Disability on their recently announced scheme to provide free RATs for people with disability, ensuring the program is available and accessible for all people with disability and...