Talk about busy! The Legislative Council's committees have released eight inquiry reports over the last several weeks, touching on everything from plastic waste reduction to a particular breed of 'zombies'. Scroll down to find information on each of the new reports, or use the links below if you wish to jump directly to a specific … Continue reading In Committees: Recent reports from the Upper House
In committees – 31 July 2020
In committee hearings this week – delegated legislation, workers compensation and the Powerhouse Museum.
In Committees – to Tuesday 19 November 2019
New post: A new independent Commission to regulate building standards in NSW; safety measures proposed to reduce the risk of harmful dust exposure for tradespeople; and a committee hears about the radiation content of… bananas?!
Double jeopardy bill – Outcome of inquiry
An update on a Law and Justice Committee inquiry that investigated a bill introduced to address the legislative barriers encountered by the Bowraville cases, which involved the murders of three Indigenous children in the early 1990s.
In Committees – June 2019
There's something 'bout that work, work, work, work, work, work… Lots of new inquiries mean opportunities to have your say on battery cages for chickens, music festivals, Northern Beaches hospital and 3 new bills before the House.
The House Last Week – 20-22 November 2018
In the final sitting week of the 56th Parliament before the March 2019 State election, the Legislative Council completed all government legislation on the books and farewelled members who will not be returning next year.
In the House – Thursday 22 November 2018
The Council wraps up business for the year and the 56th parliament with a surprising twist in the fate of the last government bill dealt with by the House. Another departing member bids farewell while a former member is fondly remembered and seasonal felicitations are conveyed to all.
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.
In Committees -17 to 23 October 2018
Following recent media about the impacts of price discounting, the drought and challenges on dairy farmers, this week we provide a snapshot of a new inquiry into the long term sustainability of the dairy industry. We also provide an update on additional hearings announced for the Budget Estimates process, and two new inquiries initiated as … Continue reading In Committees -17 to 23 October 2018
In the House – Tuesday 25 September 2018
On Tuesday the House passed bills concerning workers compensation, community and charitable gaming activities and penalties for drink- and drug driving behaviour.