NEWS
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...
Greens move to establish Rozelle Interchange Inquiry
The NSW Upper House is likely to undertake a formal inquiry to examine the impacts of the Rozelle Interchange on local communities when Cate Faehrmann, Greens MP and transport spokesperson, moves to establish the inquiry in NSW Parliament this afternoon.
Synthetic Opioids and Pill Testing
Ms Cate Faehrmann: On Saturday 27 January 2024, one day shy of the four‑year anniversary of the ice inquiry report being handed down, a patron attending the HTID music festival at Sydney Olympic Park suffered a suspected drug overdose. The medical team working at the event quickly realised that, rather than...
Minister must do more to rein in reckless spending by Sydney Metro: Greens
The Transport Minister needs to urgently act on the revelation today that potentially dozens more senior executives were set to be employed by Sydney Metro on bloated salaries well above public service levels, says Greens MP and spokesperson for transport Cate Faehrmann.