Budget Estimates - Greyhound racing is an industry incapable of reform, and yet Labor refuse to face the facts
Today in a Budget Estimates hearing, Abigail confronted the Racing Minister about Labor's appalling lack of action in response to damning corruption and cruelty allegations from the Brittain report about greyhound racing...
Will the NSW Government deliver on lobbying reforms recommended in Operation Eclipse?
Today in Budget Estimates, Abigail advocated for greater transparency on unidentifiable lobbyists with unrestricted access to Parliamentary offices and more comprehensive Ministerial diary disclosures.
Holding the Government accountable for its blatant misuse and reckless spending on consultants
Today in Parliament, Abigail delivered a speech highlighting key takeaways from the inquiry on the NSW Government's egregious mismanagement and excessive dependence on consulting firms.
Holding Labor accountable for active management of the NSW public sector
Today in Parliament, Abigail contributed to a debate on a bill advocating for increased accountability and oversight by the NSW Government within the public sector and to finally reduce their reliance on...
Media Release: NSW inquiry report signals an end to consultants’ vampiric drain on public sector
After a thorough and forensic inquiry process, the Greens chaired Public Accountability and Works Committee has today tabled its report into the NSW Government’s Use and Management of Consulting Services.
Unidentifiable corporate influence lurking in the halls of Parliament
Today in Parliament, Abigail delivered an adjournment speech highlighting the pervasive presence of unidentified lobbyists freely moving and exerting influence in the halls of Parliament.
Labor tightens their fist and backpedal on local council de-amalgamation support
Today in Parliament, Abigail spoke in support of the Greens Local Government Amendment (De-Amalgamation Plebiscites) Bill, which Labor championed when in opposition and have now rejected since coming into power. Classic.
Critical Line Item Podcast: Boyd and the NSW edition of consultants behaving badly
Listen to my chat with Tom Ravlic on his podcast, Critical Line Item, where I talk about the ins and outs of the consultants inquiry and where to go from here.