Greens introduce new bill to protect against disability vilification in NSW
25 September 2024 Today Abigail introduced a Greens bill to expand our existing anti-vilification laws to protect people from disability from vilification and offensive behaviour. This is the first time a bill...
Safe, quality and inclusive education is a fundamental human right for all children and young people in NSW
As Chair of the inquiry, Abigail took note of the recently tabled final report into the experiences of children and young people with disability in NSW educational settings.
NSW Labor has abandoned its support to adequately fund the NSW Electoral Commission, jeopardising the integrity of our democratic electoral system
Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion condemning NSW Labor for rejecting the NSW Electoral Commission's budget bid for 2024-25. This decision compromises staffing, cybersecurity and access to technology-assisted voting...
Funding the Ageing and Disability Commission, minimum accessibility standards for new homes, pet-friendly crisis accommodation, and more
Today in Budget Estimates, Abigail continued to push for funding for the Ageing and Disability Commission, PWDA's Building Access project, minimum accessibility standards for new homes, pet-friendly crisis accommodation, and more.
What is the NSW Government doing to address taxi disability discrimination?
Today in Budget Estimates, Abigail questioned the Minister for Transport on how they are tackling the brazen discrimination many people with disability experience when engaging with taxi services.
When will NSW public transport be fully accessible?
Today in Budget Estimates, Abigail pressed the Minister for Transport for a timeline, again, for when the NSW public transport network will be upgraded to be fully accessible.
Why has the NSW Government only accepted or supported 9 out of the 131 recommendations from the Disability Royal Commission?
As the disability community continues to be excluded by both State and Federal governments, Abigail challenged the NSW Minister for Disability Inclusion in Budget Estimates, questioning whether they will step up to...
NSW and WA are the only States not signed up to the minimum accessibility standards for new builds. Why?
We are in the midst of a housing crisis. Today in Budget Estimates, Abigail grilled the Minister for Disability Inclusion on why NSW refuses to enforce the minimum accessibility standards under the...
What is being done to ensure NSW Parliament is fully accessible for everyone in the State?
Today in Budget Estimates, Abigail questioned the President of the NSW Legislative Council and the CEO of the Department of Parliamentary Services about the upgrades to make Australia's oldest Parliament fully accessible....
Greens challenge NSW Treasurer on Electoral Commission funding crisis and its impact on democracy
Today in Budget Estimates, Abigail grilled the NSW Treasurer about the denied funding for the Electoral Commission, risking electoral failure in 2027 and suspending iVote, which threatens democratic integrity and voting accessibility...