PARLIAMENT PUT ON NOTICE ON CLIMATE INACTION
Today, Abigail put Labor and the Coalition on notice over their failure to respond to the climate crisis with appropriate urgency, moving a motion that recognised the findings of the latest IPCC...
INQUIRY INTO THE NSW LIBERAL-NATIONAL GOVERNMENT'S COMPULSORY ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR TRANSPORT PROJECTS
This week Abigail is chairing a parliamentary inquiry into the impact of the NSW Liberal-National Government's acquisition of land for transport projects.
WestConnex headphones limiting compensation and accountability for impacted residents
In Budget Estimates last week, Abigail asked about the bizarre move by WestConnex to send noise-cancelling headphones and respite deeds to impacted residents. These deeds limit the ability of residents to seek...
Down with the aquatic monument to James Cook
Last week in Budget Estimates, Abigail asked about proposed plans at the site of invasion of Australia for ferry wharves and an "aquatic monument" to James Cook.
Preventing Cruelty to Animals
Today Abigail voted in support of a successful motion to amendments to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment Bill that would see greater protection for animals through stronger enforcement and punishment...
Opposing Offshore Drilling for Oil and Gas
Today Abigail moved a motion recognising the strong community opposition to offshore drilling for oil and gas in NSW, calling on the NSW Government to oppose the renewal of Advent Energy's Petroleum...
Greens Propose Amendments to Ensure Fairer Jobs Plus Agreements
Today Abigail proposed several amendments to the Jobs Plus Bill, which address the broad ministerial delegation power in relation to the Jobs Plus Program as well as the eligibility for payroll tax...
No More Animal Testing
Today Abigail supported a motion to require greater transparency from the NSW Government on all incidents of welfare concerns regarding animals used for medical research. Abigail indicated the Greens' stance against the...
Revealing the Privatisation of Newcastle Port
Today Abigail supported a motion to reveal the NSW Liberal-National Government's secret privatisation deal with the Newcastle Port which are restricting development and having adverse economic affects on workers in the Upper...
Keep Our Land In Public Hands
Abigail spoke briefly today in support of a motion to recognise the alarming increase in privatisation of public land under the NSW Liberal-National Government.