World Diabetes Day 2021
Today Abigail spoke on the topic of World Diabetes Day, and the important need to support the 1.9 million Australians with diabetes.
Government Refuses to Build Better Homes For All
Today the Labor Party and the LNP Government refused to support the campaign which will mandate minimum accessibility standards for new homes built.
Bring Back Auslan Interpreters
Today Abigail advocated in Parliament for those in our community who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deafblind, calling on the Government to reinstate Auslan interpreters at all important media conferences.
Dementia Awareness Month
Today Abigail successfully passed a motion recognising September 2021 as Dementia Awareness Month.
WeThe15 Movement Is Creating Change
Today Abigail successfully passed a motion recognising WeThe15 and the incredible individuals and organisations behind it.
Greens Vote to Protect Vulnerable Members of Our Community Against Mandatory Disease Testing
Today Abigail, and colleague David Shoebridge, spoke against a Mandatory Disease Testing Bill, and voted against amendments which fail to protect vulnerable members of our community.
Carers Week 2020
Today, in recognition of Carers Week 2020, Abigail passed a motion recognising the unpaid work of the 2.65 million carers across Australia and the need to meaningfully support people in these roles.
Disability Advocacy Services Correspondence
Today Abigail successfully moved that all internal Government correspondence in relation to the funding of essential disability advocacy services be publicly released. This comes after months of refusing to commit long-term, secure...
Disability Advocacy Services Funding
After months and months of stalling, today Abigail asked again why the NSW Government had failed to commit to long-term, secure funding for independent disability advocacy services despite the recommendation from the...
Disability Advocacy Services Funding
Concerned about the continued lack of long-term, secure funding for vital independent Disability Advocacy Services despite calls for funding from the Ageing & Disability Commissioner, today Abigail successfully moved another motion calling...