On Wednesday 13 October, Private Members' Day, four bills were introduced in the Legislative Council. Interspersed between 13 orders for papers and one other motion, members introduced bills addressing the funding independence of ICAC and other integrity bodies; the operation of animal breeding businesses; the public display of Nazi symbols; and an amendment to the … Continue reading In the House – Wednesday 13 October 2021
A balance to members’ freedom of speech: Citizen’s right of reply
Freedom of speech – the right to freedom of opinion and expression – is a fundamental universal human right. But what does it mean within the parliamentary context? Freedom of speech allows Legislative Council members to speak freely during proceedings in the House or in a committee, without fear of prosecution or being sued for … Continue reading A balance to members’ freedom of speech: Citizen’s right of reply
In the House 15 to 17 September 2020 – Part 1: Government business days
During government business days this week the House passed bills concerning birth certificates for adopted people and police promotions. The House also debated a matter of public importance.
In the House – Wednesday 13 November 2019
Wednesday's sitting was dominated by the consideration of bills relating to music festivals and another about meeting critical water needs for certain regional areas. Read all about it in our blog.
In the House – Wednesday 7 August 2019
On Wednesday, the House debated a Matter of Public Importance concerning Crown Resorts; and a bill about online betting was introduced.Meanwhile, the Reproductive Health Care Reform Bill passed the LA. More news on this coming soon.
In the House – Tuesday 4 June 2019
The new Parliament's first bill was passed and the first committee report tabled. Debate on the Address-in-Reply to the Governor's speech continued, two new members gave their first speech and an Assembly bill was declared urgent.
In the House – Wednesday 29 May 2019
The House debated the Address-in-Reply to The Governor, the Library Amendment Bill was introduced, the first draw for Private Members' Business was conducted, and new sessional orders relating to Question Time were put to the test.
In the House – Wednesday 14 November 2018
Most of the day was spent debating significant changes to the laws on adoption, the two Houses of Parliament resolve a six-month disagreement and another member farewells the Legislative Council.
In the House – Wednesday 24 October 2018
A day of bulk-billing for the House of Review.
In the House – Tuesday 23 October 2018
Coal seam gas exploration and bills regarding combat sports, fair trading, charitable fundraising, drones above and intimate relationships in prisons, and a tax on betting.