Greens motion for retirement village reform
A Greens motion calling for a retirement village ombudsman passes the Legislative Chamber.
Minister refuses to commit to funding the Ageing and Disability Commission
After it was revealed in September by the Ageing and Disability Commissioner Robert Fitzgerald that the Ageing and Disability commission has suffered from a 60% budget cut Abigail has asked the Minister for Disability...
Another round of Budget Estimates!
A crazy three weeks of Budget Estimates have just wrapped up here in NSW Parliament. So, what have we learned?
Ageing and Disability Commission unable to fulfil statutory functions due to severe underfunding
“Perilous position”: Ageing and Disability Commission unable to fulfil statutory functions due to severe underfunding.
Supporting the right to die with dignity
Today Abigail spoke in further support of the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2021, which she is a proud co-sponsor of.
Premier Has Failed the Aged Care Sector
“Deaths and despair”: Premier’s failure to heed advice of aged care sector may have resulted in 100s of deaths
Government Refuses to Build Better Homes For All
Today the Labor Party and the LNP Government refused to support the campaign which will mandate minimum accessibility standards for new homes built.
Recognising Older People in the Wake of Covid-19
Today Abigail successfully passed a motion calling on the Government to commit to better supporting older persons through policy and sustainable funding, and recognising 1 October 2021 as International Day of Older...
Dementia Awareness Month
Today Abigail successfully passed a motion recognising September 2021 as Dementia Awareness Month.
Retirement Villages Amendment Bill 2020
Today Abigail successfully negotiated a series of amendments to the Retirement Villages amendment Bill 2020 that will strengthen the Bill and ensure greater financial support for those transitioning from retirement villages to...