Another year of inaction on disability rights
Today in Parliament, Abigail slammed the NSW Government for wasting a year since their Disability Royal Commission response, condemning its lack of urgency, political courage and refusal to genuinely co-design reforms with...
What is truly hard? Daily exclusion in an ableist world
Today in Parliament, Abigail contributed to a debate on an affordable housing bill, slamming the NSW Government’s refusal to adopt minimum accessibility standards as a failure of political will and making clear...
MEDIA RELEASE: PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY SHOULDN’T HAVE TO WAIT HALF A CENTURY TO CATCH A TRAIN
12 March 2025 Data obtained by the Greens NSW has revealed that, on its current trajectory, it will take at least another 47 years until all NSW train stations are fully accessible.
Disabled passengers abandoned as rideshare discrimination runs rampant
Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion calling out widespread and ongoing discrimination, abuse and fraud against taxi and rideshare passengers with disability.
Commending Kirinari Community Services for delivering essential support to vulnerable people in regional NSW
Today in Parliament, Abigail passed a motion recognising the vital role of Kirinari Community Services in supporting people with complex needs in regional NSW, highlighting the urgent need for the Government to...
MEDIA RELEASE: GREENS SLAM MINNS GOVERNMENT FOR FAILURE TO ACT ON DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION IN TAXI AND RIDESHARE INDUSTRY
17 February 2025 The Greens NSW are calling on the Minns Labor Government to reform the regulation of NSW taxi and rideshare services following the latest in a long series of reports...
We must end subminimum wage for disabled workers
Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion recognising the City of Sydney Council’s landmark decision to ban subminimum wages for disabled workers and calls on the NSW and Federal Governments...
Greens calls on the government to develop a co-designed, state wide plan to improve outcomes for the autistic community
Today in Parliament, Abigail passed a motion welcoming the National Autism Strategy and urging full funding, accountability, and a state wide plan to improve outcomes for autistic people.
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...