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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.
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...
$9.3 billion lost to pokies in 2025 proof that Minns doesn’t give a stuff
Quarterly NSW gaming data released yesterday showing a staggering $9.3 billion was lost to pokies in 2025, the highest ever and 8% more than last year, is a scathing indictment on the Minns Labor Government’s efforts to tackle pokies harm and proof they don’t give a stuff, says Greens MP...
Roads Legislation Amendment (NSW Motorways) Bill 2025 - Second Read Speech
At the outset, I acknowledge the mess—left largely, but not totally, by the previous Government—that this current mob has to unpick. The Greens supported the 2024 motorways bill that provided for the independent oversight of toll prices, the creation of a tolling ombudsman to deal with disputes and complaints between...