Sustainable and safe period products in schools
Abigail questioned the Minister for Education about the Government's new program for free period products in public schools, regarding sustainable and safe ingredients.
Greens announce bill to lower the voting age to 16 in NSW
Expand our democracy - the Greens have just announced a bill to give 16 and 17 year olds in NSW the right to vote in State and local government elections.
Raise The Age
Abigail showed support today for the Greens led Bill to raise the age of criminal responsibility in NSW.
Banning School Banking Programs
Today Abigail moved a motion that would ban predatory school banking programs currently run by the big banks in our public schools.
Bullying in Schools
Today Abigail spoke of the prevalence of bullying in our schooling system and the urgent need to ensure that children and young people are properly supported as they receive an education.
World Children's Day 2020
In recognition of World Children's Day, Abigail passed a motion recognising the huge numbers of young people experiencing poverty and homelessness and the need to urgently fix this.
Impacts of COVID-19 on Young People
Young people have been some of the hardest hit by the impacts of COVID-19, so today Abigail shared the words and feelings of some young people to Parliament.
COVID-19 and Young People
Today Abigail spoke in support of a motion recognising the impacts of COVID-19 on young people, especially in relation to employment opportunities, and the need for the government to provide additional support. ...