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If Barangaroo’s Cutaway will be 24/7 so should Metro: Greens
Planning Minister Paul Scully’s captain call in overriding his own department to declare that Barangaroo’s refurbished Cutaway arts and culture space will be 24/7 will be a nightmare for city residents unless matched with 24/7 metro, said Greens MP and night-time economy spokesperson, Cate Faehrmann.
Uranium Mining and Nuclear Facilities (Prohibitions) Repeal Bill 2025 - Second Reading Speech
On behalf of The Greens, I contribute to debate on the Uranium Mining and Nuclear Facilities (Prohibitions) Repeal Bill 2025, which we oppose. The Uranium Mining and Nuclear Facilities (Prohibitions) Act 1986 exists for a very clear purpose: To prohibit uranium mining and the construction or operation of nuclear reactors...
Israeli President Visit - Question Without Notice
My question is directed to the Leader of the Government, representing the Premier. Yesterday at least 169 Muslim organisations across the country issued a public statement calling for a full and public apology from the Premier, the police Minister and police leadership for the disruption of peaceful Muslim prayer and...
Israel-Palestine Protests - Adjournment Speech
Over the past few weeks I have met with leaders of Muslim communities in Sydney, including Maha Abdo from Muslim Women Australia. For 43 years now, along with other Muslim women, she has worked hard to walk together with other communities and with the government of the day. But she...
Israeli Presidential Visit - Matter of Public Importance
Ms SUE HIGGINSON: I move: That the following matter of public importance be discussed forthwith: Responses to far-right extremism, white supremacy and protest.
NSW Upper House expresses deep concern over ICE’s Minnesota operations
The NSW Legislative Council has passed a motion (below) moved by Cate Faehrmann MLC expressing its ‘deep concern’ regarding the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations and the undermining of human rights in the United States.
Wilpinjong Mine - Question Without Notice
My question is directed to the Minister for Natural Resources. In December Wilpinjong Mine, owned by Peabody, applied for a new, 412-hectare area of coal release near Wollar. The area is not attached to an operating mine. The Net Zero Commission has called on the Government to "prioritise its consideration...
Residential Tenancies Amendment (Protection of Personal Information) Bill 2025 - Second Reading Speech
I speak briefly in debate on the Residential Tenancies Amendment (Protection of Personal Information) Bill 2025. The Greens spokesperson on renters' rights in the lower House, the member for Newtown, addressed the bill and our support for it in detail. As the Hon. Emma Hurst suggested, I indicate that The...
Terrorism and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 - Second Reading Speech
I speak in debate on the Terrorism and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 and support the intelligent and considered contribution of my colleague and The Greens justice spokesperson, Ms Sue Higginson. Firstly, I acknowledge that members are here in terrible, unthinkable circumstances.
Bondi Beach Terrorist Incident - Condolence Motion
I add my support to this condolence motion for the 15 victims of the horrific shooting just over one week ago on Sunday 14 December at Bondi Beach—an act of antisemitic terror that has changed our world forever. My heart breaks for the victims of the heinous attack, for their...