What exactly is the Department of Education's "inclusive education unit"?
Today, in Budget Estimates, Abigail continued to pick apart Labor's disappointing response to the Disability Royal Commission, inquiring about s so called "inclusive education unit" which isn't even a unit.
How will Labor incentivise teachers to pursue continued learning in disability education in NSW schools?
Today, while chairing a Budget Estimates hearing, Abigail pressed the Minister for Education on how teachers will be encouraged to engage in professional development in disability related areas now that Labor has...
MEDIA RELEASE: Greens-led inquiry demands overhaul of NSW’s education system riddled with ableism and discrimination
22 August 2024 A landmark parliamentary inquiry chaired by Greens MP Abigail Boyd has today handed down its report into the experiences of children and young people with disability in NSW educational...
Commending KinHub - a safe space for children excluded from mainstream educational settings
Today in Parliament, Abigail passed a motion acknowledging KinHub, a volunteer run centre supporting inclusivity and connection for children with disability.
Why does the NSW Government continue to disregard minimum accessibility standards for new builds?
Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion commending the Building Better Homes campaign and condemning the NSW Government for its ongoing refusal to adopt the National Construction Code’s Liveable Housing...
Greens press NSW Government to prioritise disability accessibility in active transport
Today in Parliament, Abigail continued to advocate for the fully accessible NSW transport network that was promised by the Federal Government in 2002, which remains unfulfilled despite the 2022 deadline.
Greens slam Labor for ignoring disability accessibility standards amid self praise for housing innovation
Today in Parliament, Abigail blasted NSW Labor for celebrating housing innovation while simultaneously ignoring the NCC's minimum accessibility standards - again.
Greens condemn the NSW and Federal Labor Governments pitiful response to the Disability Royal Commission
Today in Parliament, Abigail criticised the Labor Government for their paltry response to the Disability Royal Commission and their betrayal of the disability community.
Community services workers gain access to Portable Long Service Leave!
Abigail spoke in Parliament in support of a long awaited bill to introduce a portable long service leave scheme for community services sector workers in NSW.
When will the NSW Government commit to protecting people with disability in incarceration from human rights violations?
Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion condemning the mistreatment of people with disability being held in detention and urging the NSW Government to take urgent action to protect their...