As AI and algorithm driven systems rapidly reshape our workplaces, we must ensure technology is used to support workers - not exploit them
Today in Parliament, Abigail spoke in support of regulating algorithmic management and workplace technologies, arguing it is a necessary step to protect workers from intensifying exploitation, surveillance and safety risks driven by...
NSW workers to bear the brunt of Australia’s harshest psychological injury rules
Today in Parliament, Abigail condemned the Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment (Reform and Modernisation) Bill 2025 as a politically driven, opaque and punitive overhaul that strips vital support from psychologically injured workers while...
It’s a Bloody Mess - Dismantling barriers in basic workplace hygiene & dignity affecting women working in the transport sector
Today the NSW Upper House passed a Greens motion calling out the appalling toilet and hygiene standards and conditions affecting women working in the transport sector.
Firefighters deserve protection - not Treasurer driven cost cutting
Today in Parliament, Abigail contributed to a debate, supporting the Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment (Firefighters) Bill 2025, backing long-overdue presumptive protections for firefighters while criticising the Government’s restrictive approach, financial excuses and...
Victim-survivors of workplace sexual harassment should never be compelled into silence
Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion calling for the NSW government to urgently take action to prevent blanket confidentiality being used as a tool to silence victim-survivors of workplace...
How global capital is using AI to crush workers
Today during an adjournment speech in Parliament, Abigail warned that multinational corporations are driving a dangerous surge in workplace surveillance, algorithmic management and automation, highlighting Amazon’s exploitative AI-driven practices and DP World’s...
The Greens will always fight for the rights of injured workers
Today in Parliament, Abigail expressed vehement opposition to Labor's utterly cruel Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment Bill 2025, holding the line throughout a 16-hour Upper House debate and warning that it was a...
The Whole Person Impairment scale is not an accurate reflection of capacity to work
Today in Parliament, Abigail spoke in support of a call for papers requesting government documents relating to the new tool being developed by the Chief Psychiatrist to measure permanent impairment for psychological...
MEDIA RELEASE: The Workers Compensation system needs reforms, not cuts
The Greens are calling on the Government to end its months-long refusal to compromise, to listen to expert evidence, and finally engage in genuine negotiations for reform to the workers compensation system.
Delayed laws leave firefighters without protection from work related cancers
Today during Question Time, Abigail asked the Treasurer if they were withholding legislation to protect firefighters against the public statements of a Government spokesperson.