NEWS
New data proves Minns too close to gambling lobby to care about rising harm from pokies
Greens MP and gambling harm reduction spokesperson Cate Faehrmann has accused Chris Minns of being so close to the gambling industry that he is blind to the growing social and economic costs of New South Wales’ pokies addiction, with the quarterly gambling data showing a record $2.37 billion lost in...
Premier Minns throws live music under the bus
NSW Premier Chris Minns’ yesterday attack on a modest proposal to support small music festivals pits communities against each other in a divisive, dog-whistle statement that should alarm anyone who cares about live music in this state, says Greens MP and music and night-time economy spokesperson, Cate Faehrmann.
Water Management Amendment (Easements For Inundation) Bill - speech
I speak in support of the Water Management Amendment (Easements for Inundation) Bill 2025, as The Greens water portfolio holder. The bill was originally introduced to remove a clear policy barrier to restoring the health of rivers and flood plains across the Murray-Darling Basin. It was brought forward in the...
Whale Carcass - Take Note speech
I take note of the answer provided about the Government's approach to the disposal of the sperm whale carcass off the Royal National Park on Friday. What an absolute debacle that was. It could not be said that it was well coordinated or that whoever was in charge in any...
Whale Carcass - Question Without Notice
My question is directed to the Minister for Water, representing the Minister for the Environment. The removal of a sperm whale carcass from Royal National Park to Bellambi last Friday was described by the National Parks and Wildlife Service as a successful outcome, with the carcass safely transferred from the...
Greens call for free public transport as fuel prices surge
Greens MP Cate Faehrmann has sent an urgent letter to the Premier calling on him to follow the lead of the Tasmanian and Victorian Governments who have just announced free public transport as a way to help alleviate rising fuel costs and fuel shortages.
Bowden's Silver and Lead Project - Adjournment Speech
In April 2023 the Independent Planning Commission [IPC] approved an open-cut lead, zinc and silver mine in one of the State's premier food and wine regions. On 16 August 2024, the Court of Appeal overturned that decision. Documents released through the Freedom of Information Act reveal a sustained, coordinated effort...
Gambling Tax Concessions - Question Without Notice
My question is directed to the Treasurer. The most recent Liquor and Gaming NSW data released last week shows that the people of New South Wales lost a record $9.3 billion on pokies last year, which is an 8 per cent increase on the year before. Shockingly, the number of...
Tribute to Aunty Rhoda Roberts, AO
That this House notes: (a)with sadness the passing of proud Widjabul Wia-bal woman Aunty Rhoda Roberts, AO, who passed away peacefully on Country on Saturday 21 March 2026 at 66 years old, after a seven-month fight with a rare type of ovarian cancer;
Road Transport Amendment (Demerit Points Reduction) Bill 2026 - Second Read Speech
As The Greens' spokesperson on transport, I speak in debate on the Road Transport Amendment (Demerit Points Reduction) Bill 2026 and say from the outset that we will not oppose the bill. It moves to make permanent what began as a trial—a demerit point reduction scheme that rewards drivers who...