Greens demand Labor commit to making all NSW beaches fully accessible
Less than 20 beaches in NSW currently offer accessible features. Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion urging Labor to allocate funding to make all NSW beaches accessible to people...
Will Labor commit to implementing the recommendations of the Disability Royal Commission?
Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion calling on the NSW Government to work with the Council for Intellectual Disability NSW in implementing key asks based on the recommendations of...
NSW MPs continue to relegate the disability community, denying Deaf jurors to serve in court hearings
Today in Parliament, Abigail moved a Greens amendment to the Jury Amendment Bill 2023, demanding the inclusion of the Deaf community in jury panels which was shamefully rejected by the vast majority...
Greens call for a Disability-Led Response to the Disability Royal Commission
To achieve effective reform and inclusivity both State and Federal Government must prioritise and empower disability led leadership. Today in Parliament, Abigail urged the NSW Government to ensure the Disability Royal Commission...
Greens pass motion in support of neurodivergent parents
Today in Parliament, Abigail passed a motion commending the creation and work of the Australian Neurodivergent Parents Association.
Why are braille materials still so widely inaccessible?
Today in Parliament, Abigail successfully passed a motion calling on the NSW Government to increase investment in accessible braille materials for children and young people to remove barriers faced by people who...
The Greens urge Labor to commit to People with Disability Australia's 2024-25 pre-budget requests
Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion calling on the NSW Government to commit to funding the disability sector in the upcoming budget. Last year's budget invested next to nothing...
The Greens demand a dedicated Minister for Disability
Today in Budget Estimates, NSW Premier Chris Minns acknowledged the Government's shortcomings in addressing the needs of the disability sector. Will he back his words with action and ensure the needs of...
NSW is lagging so far behind on all things accessible transport
Today in Question Time, Abigail asked when we will finally see the new Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport.
Carers play a vital role in our society
Today Abigail spoke about the important role that carers play in the everyday lives of millions of people with disability, older people and children.