50 years of the refuge movement is a reminder of what Elsie, the first women's refuge, stood for
Today in Parliament, Abigail celebrated the historic Elsie's Refuge being added to the NSW State Heritage Register, while also reminding the Labor Government that action and funding speaks louder than words when...
Strengthening our domestic violence laws
Today in Parliament Abigail spoke in support of the government's new domestic violence legislation that will strengthen our laws in relation to ADVO breaches, prevention orders, and expanding the definition of stalking...
We need to recognise children as victims of domestic and family violence in their own right
Today in Parliament, Abigail passed a motion calling on the NSW Government to commit to supporting the specific health, safety and recovery needs of child victims of domestic and family violence through...
An escalating crisis of modern slavery is unfolding among temporary migrant workers in rural NSW
Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion regarding the recently tabled report by the NSW Modern Slavery Commissioner: ‘Be Our Guests: Addressing urgent modern slavery risks for temporary migrant workers in rural...
How many NSW courts have safe waiting rooms for victim-survivors of domestic and family violence?
During today’s Budget Estimates hearing, Abigail pressed the NSW Attorney General on whether safe waiting rooms will be implemented in all NSW courts, as promised by the previous government.
What is the NSW Government doing to protect children from being placed in the care of abusers by the Family Court?
Today in Budget Estimates, Abigail pressed the Minister for Families and Communities for an update on the delayed Government response to an inquiry that revealed a critical disconnect between the DCJ and...
Why are cases of domestic and family violence involving police perpetrators investigated by officers from within the same command?
Today in Budget Estimates, Abigail asked the NSW Police Commissioner and Minister for Police why cops with domestic and family violence complaints against them are allowed to be investigated by their mates...
When will the COPS system be upgraded to IPOS to better support victim-survivors of domestic and family violence cases?
Today in Budget Estimates, Abigail questioned the NSW Police Force about the timeline and prioritisation for transitioning from the outdated, single-event COPS system to IPOS, which will have enhanced functionality for linking...
How many actively serving police officers have been charged with crimes related to domestic and family violence?
Today in Budget Estimates, Abigail questioned the NSW Police Commissioner about the alarmingly high number of serving police officers that have been charged with domestic and sexual violence offences.
Why is NSW Labor avoiding transparency for domestic and family violence funding in the State budget?
Today in Budget Estimates, Abigail continued to press the NSW Treasurer on committing to clear budget line items for tracking domestic and family violence funding.