Another round of Budget Estimates!
A crazy three weeks of Budget Estimates have just wrapped up here in NSW Parliament. So, what have we learned?
NSW is falling behind by failing to extend the age of leaving out-of-home care to 21 years
Abigail demanded answers from the Minister for Families and Communities regarding why they refuse to adopt the international push to implement universal extended care to 21 years.
Young people in out-of-home care are not being listened to
During Budget Estimates, Abigail confronted the Minister for Families and Communities about their continued failure to listen to the voices and lived experiences of children and young people in Out-of-Home Care.
Lack of action on climate change is a direct violaton of children's rights
Abigail read out a speech written by high school student Alice Harrington, who recently completed work experience in our office. This is what Alice would like to say to the NSW Government....
Young people need supports, funding and action by the Government
Abigail passed a motion calling on the Government to commit to supporting young people affected by the Covid-19 pandemic through funding and by listening to their voices.
Strengthening our child protection systems
Today Abigail supported amendments to our child protection systems, making note that ongoing genuine consultation with community stakeholders is essential at every step.
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.
New portfolio allocations for Greens NSW MPs!
Abigail is proud to announce the Greens NSW MPs' new portfolio allocations as we say goodbye to David Shoebridge and hello to Sue Higginson!
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.