AFR Opinion: Mookhey’s reckless data centre rush takes us in wrong energy direction
Recent policy decisions by the NSW Labor government are actively contrary to our energy security and emissions reduction targets. Abigail Boyd Greens MP | Feb 3, 2026
The climate crisis is reaching record levels of catastrophe
Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion warning that accelerating global heating is driving record extreme weather and public health risks across Australia and NSW.
MEDIA RELEASE: NSW PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE TO SCRUTINISE DATA CENTRE BOOM IN NATION-FIRST INQUIRY
29 January 2026 The Greens NSW have secured support to establish a parliamentary inquiry into data centre developments in NSW, the first of its kind in Australia.
MEDIA RELEASE: Eraring extension a failure of NSW Labor’s making
20 January 2026 Today’s announcement that Eraring power station will continue operating beyond its scheduled closure until 2029 is a disaster for NSW and Australia’s climate targets.
Data centers in Sydney are forecast to use up to 250 megalitres of water a day by 2035!
Today during Question Time, Abigail asked the Minister for Water what actions they are taking to ensure a more responsible approach to AI and data-centre development.
A successful renewables rollout depends on bringing communities on board
Today in Parliament, Abigail successfully secured a number of Greens amendments to the Energy Legislation Amendment Bill 2025, and moved further amendments which exposed Labor’s inaction on fast-tracking our energy transition.
Fear and misinformation are railroading communities on renewables
Today in Parliament, Abigail contributed to a debate acknowledging the challenges in the renewable energy rollout, noting community concerns are often fuelled by misinformation and fossil fuel lobbying.
Climate targets in crisis as fossil fuel use hits record highs
Today in Parliament, Abigail gave a speech highlighting that global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C are failing, fossil fuel use remains at record highs and climate impacts are disproportionately harming vulnerable...
The data centre boom threatens housing, climate and power bills
Today during Question Time, Abigail asked the Minister for Climate Change what the government is doing to ensure that the rapid expansion of data centres and their enormous energy, water and land...
We need mandatory accessibility standards for electric vehicle charging stations
Today Abigail gave notice of a motion calling for action to ensure EV charging stations are accessible and inclusive for everyone.