The House in Review

It was an action-packed Wednesday in the House, with a joint sitting of Parliament to fill a Senate vacancy; the delivery of not one but two first speeches by new members; and the introduction of three private members' bills covering the Property Services Council, ICAC and battery cages. Read on to learn more… JOINT SITTING … Continue reading In the House – Wednesday 31 May 2023

In a 'blink and you'll miss it' moment, the first Legislative Council inquiry for the 58th Parliament was agreed to on Tuesday! Meanwhile, two bills were debated and another of the Upper House's newest members delivered their first speech in the chamber. Read on to learn more… THE FIRST COUNCIL INQUIRY FOR 2023 (AND OTHER … Continue reading In the House – Tuesday 30 May 2023

The first bills of the new Parliament are on their way to the Governor for assent following Thursday's sitting, with the Revenue Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 agreed to in the Legislative Council following its passage through the other House, and the Government Sector Finance Amendment (Grants) Bill 2023 completing its journey in the Legislative Assembly … Continue reading In the House – Thursday 25 May 2023

The day for private members' business in the Legislative Council, Wednesday saw the House debating some 15 motions, covering everything from high-profile public incidents and the NSW Budget, through to community initiatives and anniversaries. Meanwhile, another of the House's cohort of new members delivered her first speech in the chamber. Read on for more… ESTABLISHMENT … Continue reading In the House – Wednesday 24 May 2023

Two was the magic number for Tuesday's sitting of the Legislative Council. It was the second sitting week for the new Parliament, there were two new members sworn in, and the Upper House passed its first two bills of the new parliamentary session. Read on to learn more… NEW MEMBERS SWORN IN During the previous … Continue reading In the House – Tuesday 23 May 2023

On Tuesday 9 May 2023, the latest session of Australia's oldest Parliament was officially opened by the Lieutenant-Governor of New South Wales, His Excellency the Honourable Andrew Bell. In this first edition of The House in Review for the year, we take a look at the day's ceremonial proceedings with His Excellency and representatives from … Continue reading The Opening of the 58th Parliament of New South Wales

Thursday drew 2022 to a close in the Legislative Council chamber, rounding out the year's 40 sittings. And what a finale it was! Beginning with a bang, the House agreed to a new set of Standing Rules and Orders – a notable moment, given you can count on two hands the number of times the … Continue reading In the House – Thursday 17 November 2022

The House's final Wednesday of the year was a big one, bringing not one but three valedictory speeches from long-standing members, and involving 12 bills. Of note, while Wednesdays are the day for private members' business in the Legislative Council, the House agreed to consider government business for part of the day too – and … Continue reading In the House – Wednesday 16 November 2022

Tuesday marked the start of the last official sitting week of the 57th Parliament. It brought with it the passage of two bills – one relating to the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983, and another establishing the criminal offence of 'coercive control' – as well as some important statements from the President, and the farewell … Continue reading In the House – Tuesday 15 November 2022

Revisit last Thursday, when four government bills were before the House, including the high-profile Property Tax (First Home Buyer Choice) Bill 2022 and the Crimes Legislation Amendment (Coercive Control) Bill 2022. Time was also made for a Ministerial Statement relating to outcomes for students with disability in NSW schools. Read on for all the details… … Continue reading In the House – Thursday 10 November 2022