As another year draws to a close, join us for a quick look back at some of the key stats, facts and events from the Legislative Council's work in 2021… By the numbers: Facts and figures from 2021 We said it last year… but what a year! The quantity of work completed by the Council … Continue reading The year in review: 2021 in the Legislative Council
Twin Peeks: Meet Ruby Garnean, a Senior Procedure Officer from the Bougainville House of Representatives
Through the parliamentary twinning program, the NSW Parliament is paired with the parliaments of Bougainville and Solomon Islands. In this Twin Peeks blog, we meet Ruby Garnean, a Senior Procedure Officer from the Bougainville House of Representatives... Can you give us a quick overview of the Bougainville House of Representatives? The Bougainville House of Representatives (BHoR) … Continue reading Twin Peeks: Meet Ruby Garnean, a Senior Procedure Officer from the Bougainville House of Representatives
Parliamentary inquiries and ‘anonymous’ evidence
NSW voters have been allowed a secret ballot since 1858 - but what happens when someone wants to make a submission or give evidence to a parliamentary committee inquiry anonymously? Making a submission to a committee inquiry is an important way members of the public can participate in their democracy in the years between elections. … Continue reading Parliamentary inquiries and ‘anonymous’ evidence