Commending Lucy's Project's 2024 Online Conference advocating for protection of both animals and humans against family and domestic violence
Animals are victims of domestic and family violence too. Today in Parliament, Abigail passed a motion acknowledging Lucy's Project's 2024 online conference, which gathered experts worldwide to discuss the impact of domestic...
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...
Budget Estimates - Domestic violence cannot be ended without far bolder government action and investment
Today in a Budget Estimates hearing, Abigail questioned the Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault about Labor's lack of urgency when it comes to doing what is needed...
Needle spiking is a concerning form of gendered violence
In Budget Estimates, Abigail put the spotlight on the concerning rise in needle spiking across NSW in bars, pubs and clubs.
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.
Our police system continues to fail victims of DFV at the hands of a police officer
Today in Budget Estimates, Abigail confronted the Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault about the extraordinary gaps in NSW policing of domestic violence within NSW Police's own ranks.
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.