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It was a busy private members’ day in the Council on Wednesday with an inaugural speech, several motions debated and a bill related to abortion law introduced. Four orders for papers were also agreed to, including those related to the use of vehicles by Ministers and the development of Moore Park Golf Course. Read on … Continue reading In the House – Wednesday 19 February 2025

The Legislative Council was back on Tuesday for a packed day of Government Business. The House’s newest member, the Hon Nichole Overall was sworn in first thing before the House went on to debate a disallowance motion and pass four bills related to housing, mental health and custodial services. Read on for more… THE SWEARING … Continue reading In The House – Tuesday 18 February 2025

The first sitting week of 2025 finished with an eventful day that saw a new member elected to the Upper House during a joint sitting, debate on a matter of public importance, and five bills passing the Legislative Council. A bill related to energy pipelines and gas safety, as well as one about strata schemes … Continue reading In the House – Thursday 13 February 2025

It was an energetic first private members’ business day of 2025 in the Legislative Council! One private members’ bill was introduced, the House debated eight general motions and agreed to two orders for papers. Throughout the day, the rise of antisemitism in NSW was the subject of several debates. Read on for more…  PRESIDENT’S STATEMENT … Continue reading In the House – Wednesday 12 February 2025

The Legislative Council sat for the first time in 2025 on Tuesday and the House got right down to business! A Housing Amendment bill was introduced, and three bills passed, including those related to food and garden organics waste, and oversight of the state’s creative industries. The Council also received the significant news of intended retirement of the … Continue reading In the House – Tuesday 11 February 2025

It was a marathon final day for the Council’s last sitting of the year! With three bills introduced and a further eight passing the House, it was a legislation-packed end to 2024. The day finished with a traditional round of seasonal felicitations, which can be read in full in the Hansard record. Read on for … Continue reading In the House – Thursday 21 November 2024

The final Legislative Council private members’ business day of 2024 was as busy as ever! The House debated nine general motions and agreed to six orders for papers. They also said ‘goodbye’ to a member, with the Hon Sam Farraway of the Nationals giving his valedictory speech to a packed chamber of colleagues and friends. … Continue reading In the House – Wednesday 20 November 2024

The Legislative Council passed three bills on Tuesday related to the establishment of NSW Motorways, the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust and the creation of a licensing scheme to regulate the sale of tobacco products. The House agreed to a variation to Standing Order 64(5) and agreed to 13 general motions during formal business. … Continue reading In the House – Tuesday 19 November 2024

It was a big day of government business on Thursday with debate on a disallowance motion and a matter of public importance taking considerable time in the House. The House went on to hear the introduction of one bill related to the establishment of the Sound NSW Advisory Board and pass two others, one related … Continue reading In the House – Thursday 14 November 2024

The Legislative Council’s second last private members’ business day of 2024 saw two bills introduced, related to the legalisation of cannabis and the accountability of Racing NSW, and one passed related to pecuniary interest declarations for local government councillors. The House also debated a number of general motions and agreed to two orders for papers. … Continue reading In the House – Wednesday 13 November 2024