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...
Registered Nurses in Nursing Homes Inquiry
Today Abigail stood briefly to speak in support of the need into an inquiry into the provision of registered nurses in aged care facilities.
It's Time To Take The Profit Out Of Aged Care
Today Abigail stood to speak about the need to take profit out of the aged care sector and guarantee care to everyone who needs it.
Ageing & Disability Commissioner Bill
With a Bill before Parliament to appoint an Ageing & Disability Commissioner, Abigail successfully moved a number of amendments to strengthen their powers and resources in addition to fighting for long-term disability...