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. 

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.

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.

Today Abigail supported amendments to our child protection systems, making note that ongoing genuine consultation with community stakeholders is essential at every step. 

Abigail questioned the Minister for Education about the Government's new program for free period products in public schools, regarding sustainable and safe ingredients. 

Abigail is proud to announce the Greens NSW MPs' new portfolio allocations as we say goodbye to David Shoebridge and hello to Sue Higginson!

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.

Abigail showed support today for the Greens led Bill to raise the age of criminal responsibility in NSW. 

Today Abigail moved a motion that would ban predatory school banking programs currently run by the big banks in our public 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.