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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...
Library Amendment Bill 2026 - Second Read Speech
As The Greens arts spokesperson, I support the Library Amendment Bill 2026 and the contribution of my colleague Dr Amanda Cohn. I also well and truly and firmly put on the record that I love libraries too. Even though that is not in the prepared speech before me, I feel...
Public Health (Tobacco) Amendment (Landlord Offences) Bill 2025 - Second Read Speech
Here we are again, debating another bill, the Public Health (Tobacco) Amendment (Landlord Offences) Bill 2025, that claims to crack down on the out-of-control market for illicit tobacco and vapes in New South Wales. But, once again, instead of addressing any of the root causes that have created this thriving...
Labor’s plan to support coal mining out to 2050 fails climate test
The Minns Government’s new strategy for the future of coal mining in NSW, the NSW Coal Industry 2026-2050, fails the climate test by leaving the door wide open for continued coal expansion of existing mines out to 2050 and beyond.
Crimes Amendment (Countering Violent Extremism) Bill 2026 - Second Read Speech
I make a brief contribution to echo and support the contribution made by my colleague Ms Sue Higginson, who has already outlined the substantial reasons why The Greens do not support the Crimes Amendment (Countering Violent Extremism) Bill 2026.