Site visits provide opportunities for committees to gather information beyond submissions and hearings. Today's blog post takes you through a committee's recent site visit to Warragamba Dam.
Committees spotlight: Silicosis in the manufactured stone industry
The Law and Justice committee is focusing its current review of the dust diseases scheme on silicosis in the manufactured stone industry. Silicosis is a lung disease caused by inhalation of crystalline silica dust. The committee at its hearing on 16 September heard about the dangers of working with manufactured stone, given the high concentration … Continue reading Committees spotlight: Silicosis in the manufactured stone industry
Budget Estimates: Spot the difference
If you've seen the Budget Estimates resolution for this year, you may have noticed that it looks slightly different to Budget Estimates resolutions gone by. As we mentioned in our previous Budget Estimates post, each year, the House refers the budget papers to the 7 portfolio committees for inquiry and report. As always, the Budget … Continue reading Budget Estimates: Spot the difference
In Committees – to 20 August 2019
This week, committees inquire into the Reproductive Health Care Reform Bill, scrutinise new rules for music festivals, hear from residents of the Mascot Towers about NSW Building Standards and learn about threats to koalas in NSW.
What is Budget Estimates?
Our portfolio committees are currently busy getting ready for one of the most significant events in the committee calendar - Budget Estimates. This blog will be the first in a series exploring what Budget Estimates is, how it has changed over the years, and how you can stay abreast of what's happening. Background The Budget … Continue reading What is Budget Estimates?
Committees: submissions have closed but we are open for business
In the last few days, submissions have closed for a number of inquiries. So, now what?
Committees spotlight: Warragamba Dam
The Select Committee on the Proposal to Raise the Warragamba Dam has met today to elect a Chair and Deputy Chair.
Committees spotlight: Building standards inquiry
With plenty of media attention in recent months about building defects, including in the Opal Tower and Mascot Towers, the Public Accountability Committee is encouraging affected individuals to share their experience with the committee through an online questionnaire.
Committees Update – July 2019
If you've been following us on Facebook or Twitter, you'll have noticed that our committees have established a number of new inquiries in recent weeks. While the House might be on break, committees can still organise inquiry activity in this time.
Committees: When members of different political parties work together
Our committees provide an opportunity for members of different parties to work collaboratively. Read this week's committee's blog for more.