Community Recognition: Cat Protection Society
Today we acknowledged the important work carried out by staff and volunteers at the Cat Protection Society of NSW Inc.
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Community Recognition: BOLD Book Launch
Today we drew the attention of Parliament to the recently released BOLD anthology, a collection of stories written by older lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people.
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Pokie Reforms Not Good Enough
Today we called on the NSW Government to consider the harmful effects that the pokies industry has on our communities.
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Question to the Deputy Premier: Lockouts Review
How can the public have confidence that the current review of the lockout laws will be comprehensive and impartial when the risk-based liquor licence scheme, which targets problem venues, was never implemented?
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Our Civil Liberties Are Under Attack
NSW Liberal Government pushes through legislation that undermines the fundamental principles of the criminal justice system, including the right to presumption of innocence, the right to a fair trial and protections against double punishment.
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M5 Environmental Impact Statement: Thousands of Submissions Show Depth of Community Concern
Today I drew the attention of parliament to the 12,866 submissions lodged by the community and NGOs and highlight the serious concerns about Westconnex held by the community.
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Question Time: Affordable Housing
Today we asked the Minister for Planning Rob Stokes what the Government is doing to ensure affordable housing is prioritised.
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Greens Support New Measures Supporting Victims of Domestic Violence
Today we supported new legislation to ensure apprehended domestic violence orders are recognised across state lines.
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Member for Newtown Jenny Leong on the Northcott Estate
Greens MP for Newtown Jenny Leong has spoken about the challenges faced by public housing residents in the Northcott Estate in Surry Hills in Parliament. For a number of years, residents and staff have been raising serious concerns about escalating crime activity in the area, and a recent violent stabbing has caused distress and concern.
Read moreGreens MP Jenny Leong Speaks on Sniffer Dog Bill
Greens Member for Newtown Jenny Leong MP has introduced the Greens' bill to repeal the use of NSW drug detection dogs without a warrant, with a speech that called on the Government to recognise that the program is a failure.
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