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Greens introduce Bill to ‘Power Down the Pokies’ from Midnight to 10am
The Greens gambling harm reduction spokesperson Cate Faehrmann has introduced a Bill to Parliament that would remove a loophole that has allowed hundreds of pubs and clubs in NSW to operate during the legislated shutdown period of 4am to 10am. The Gaming Machines Amendment (Mandatory Shutdown Period) Bill 2025 would...
Water Management - Adjournment speech
The unregulated water sharing plans for the Gwydir, Namoi-Peel, Macquarie-Castlereagh and Barwon-Darling were due to be remade on 1 July this year. They have lapsed because the Minister for the Environment did not give them concurrence. Both the water Minister and the environment Minister must give effect to principles under...
Environmental Legislation Amendment Bill 2025
I contribute to debate on the Environmental Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 on behalf of The Greens and indicate at the outset that, of course, I support the excellent contribution of my colleague Ms Sue Higginson. I also put on record my disappointment with the rushed nature of the introduction of...
Cannabis Industry Motion
I speak on behalf of The Greens to support the motion. It is high time that we legalise cannabis in New South Wales. The legal cannabis industry is a massive and rapidly growing global industry that is worth tens of billions of dollars and creates hundreds of thousands of jobs....
Transport Legislation Amendment Bill 2025
I speak on the Transport Legislation Amendment Bill 2025. According to the Minister's second reading speech: The bill is the result of a periodic review of the transport legislation to ensure Acts remain fit for purpose.
Tobacco Legislation (Closure Orders) Amendment Bill 2025
I contribute to debate on the bill as the spokesperson on drug law reform and harm reduction for The Greens. I say from the outset that the way in which the Federal and State governments are addressing vaping is wanting. However, The Greens understand why the Government feels compelled to...
Report: Select Committee on PFAS Contamination in Waterways and Drinking Water Supplies Throughout NSW
I table report No. 1 of the select committee, entitled PFAS contamination in waterways and drinking water supplies throughout New South Wales, dated September 2025, together with transcripts of evidence, tabled documents, submissions, correspondence and answers to questions taken on notice and supplementary questions.
Critical Minerals and High Tech Metals - Call for Papers
This motion is a call for papers in relation to the mining activities of a number of critical minerals companies. I have moved this call for papers because my office has been working with many communities across New South Wales that have questions about things such as the exploration licences for...
Response to Drug Summit recommendations now urgent after Wastewater Report shows record drug use levels for NSW: Greens
With the latest National Wastewater Drug Monitoring Program report showing record drug use levels for New South Wales, including for cocaine, meth and heroin, Greens MP and drug harm reduction spokesperson Cate Faehrmann has called on the government to stop delaying action on reforming drug laws and prioritising harm reduction.
“This Industry is Wrecking Everything Locals Love”: Faehrmann Calls for Urgent Regulation of Blueberry Farms on the Mid North Coast
Greens MP Cate Faehrmann has delivered a scathing speech in the NSW Upper House, calling for urgent intervention by the Minns Government to regulate the intensive blueberry industry across the Mid North Coast, after recently visiting the area and meeting with distressed residents in the Nambucca Valley and surrounding regions.