Workers have a right to know how risky their workplaces are
Today in Parliament, Abigail supported a call for papers on hazardous respirable crystalline silica (RCS) levels in tunnelling projects, highlighting serious concerns about SafeWork’s refusal to disclose critical air quality data despite...
Fines Amendment (Parking Fines) Bill 2024
Today Abigail contributed to debate on the Fines Amendment (Parking Fines) Bill 2024, to speak in support for workers rights and safety.
Will NSW Labor commit to substantial investment in the undervalued, underpaid, and increasingly corporatised veterinary workforce?
Low pay and poor working conditions are impacting NSW veterinary workers and exacerbating a critical shortage. Today in Parliament, Abigail contributed to a debate, advocating for robust investment and support for the...
We will not stop fighting for full sex worker rights and protections
Abigail tried to bring back amendments to the Equality Bill in relation to critical sex worker rights and protections, which were stripped from the original version of the bill after Labor refused...
Workers safety protections critical for all workers
Today Abigail spoke in support of a bill to establish a new workers compensation scheme for police officers.
Celebrating Sex Worker Pride Day
Sex work is work! Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion celebrating Sex Worker Pride Day and urged the NSW Government to commit to the full realisation of rights, respect...
An escalating crisis of modern slavery is unfolding among temporary migrant workers in rural NSW
Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion regarding the recently tabled report by the NSW Modern Slavery Commissioner: ‘Be Our Guests: Addressing urgent modern slavery risks for temporary migrant workers in rural...
Needle spiking is a concerning form of gendered violence
In Budget Estimates, Abigail put the spotlight on the concerning rise in needle spiking across NSW in bars, pubs and clubs.
When will Labor deliver on their workers comp promise for gig workers?
Today in Parliament, Abigail grilled the NSW Treasurer on protections for delivery drivers and gig workers.
Industrial manslaughter laws finally pass NSW Parliament
Today Abigail spoke on a bill to finally criminalise industrial manslaughter in NSW. This is decades in the making, and something the Greens have championed from day one.