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...
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...