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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...
Club Grants Concessional Tax Rates - Question Without Notice
My question is directed to the Treasurer. If, in the upcoming budget, the Treasurer is going to continue to give clubs overly generous tax concessions for club grants and only tax mega‑rich clubs 26.55 per cent on all pokies profits over $5 million, what is the justification going to be...
Murray-Darling Basin Plan - Adjournment Speech
New South Wales has failed the Murray-Darling Basin. It has failed the communities of the basin, it has failed to protect the rivers, flood plains and wetlands of the basin, and it has failed the many species of birds, frogs, reptiles, turtles and fish that rely on healthy freshwater ecosystems...
Fair Trading Amendment (Fuelcheck) Bill 2026 - Second Reading Speech
As The Greens spokesperson for transport, I speak in support of the Fair Trading Amendment (FuelCheck) Bill 2026. This is a modest but important reform that will strengthen transparency in fuel pricing and availability at a time when households across New South Wales are under significant cost-of-living pressure.
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.
Electoral Legislation Amendment (Elections) Bill 2026 - Second Read Speech
I speak in support of the Electoral Legislation Amendment (Elections) Bill 2026. I note the contribution of my colleague the member for Balmain, Kobi Shetty, the Greens spokesperson for democracy, who led in debate on the bill in the other place.