NEWS
Shark Nets
Ms Cate Faehrmann: My question is directed to the Minister for Agriculture. On Tuesday last week an Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin became entangled in a shark net off Thirroul Beach and drowned. Over the weekend a giant leatherback turtle—a threatened species—was rescued in shark nets off Manly, while another turtle was reportedly...
Gaza Conflict - International Women's Day
"I've forgotten what it means to be a woman. I've forgotten what it means to be a woman." These are the words of Nada Abdelsalam, a woman who was forced to flee from the Maghazi refugee camp in Gaza City to Deir el-Balah in central Gaza due to evacuation orders....
Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Sea Bed Mining and Exploration) Bill 2024
As The Greens spokesperson on healthy oceans and mining I support the Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Sea Bed Mining and Exploration) Bill 2024. In doing so, I flag that I will seek to move two amendments in Committee that aim to strengthen and safeguard the bill. I say unequivocally that banning...
Road Tolls
Ms Cate Faehrmann: As The Greens spokesperson on roads I support the motion. The Coalition has a shameful record of sell-offs and privatisation of public works. As we all know, Sydney's tolling regime has reached outrageous levels, making our city one of the most heavily tolled in the world. Western Sydney...
Racecourse Housing Development
As The Greens transport, cities and infrastructure spokesperson I express our support for the Opposition's motion before the House. The Greens will support Standing Order 52 motions that are about government transparency, and particularly around decisions that really smell a little bit fishy. This decision is extraordinary in several ways.
Mining Impacts Inquiry Draft Report
Ms Cate Faehrmann: I take note of the answer to my question to the Minister for Natural Resources about consultation regarding the report of the inquiry into the impact of gold, silver, lead and zinc mining on human health and the environment.
Current and potential impacts of gold, silver, lead and zinc mining on human health, land, air and water quality in NSW.
Ms Cate Faehrmann: I will be the second member—and the second Greens member—to speak on the report entitled Current and potential impacts of gold, silver, lead and zinc mining on human health, land, air and water quality in New South Wales. We will get to what I think is the reason...
Renewed Hope for Broken Hill Rehab Centre After NSW Health Minister’s Commitment
In response to questions from Greens MP Cate Faehrmann during budget estimates today, NSW Health Minister Ryan Park agreed to meet with the local community who have been lobbying for years for a residential drug detoxification and rehabilitation facility in Broken Hill.
Coal and Gas Mining
Ms Cate Faehrmann: My question without notice is directed to the Minister for Energy. Yesterday the Government announced it will kill off the PEP 11 gas exploration licence along with all offshore gas and mineral exploration.
Transport and the Arts
Ms Cate Faehrmann: I move: (1)That Portfolio Committee No. 6 – Transport and the Arts inquire into and report on the impact of the Rozelle interchange, and in particular: (a)the impact of the Rozelle interchange on traffic flow, including the prioritisation of traffic from toll roads including WestConnex over local...