The House in Review

With Thursday being a government business day, the House concluded consideration of three important pieces of legislation and a condolence motion acknowledging the passing of former President the Hon Max Willis RFD. But being the Council, members also debated a matter of public importance moved by The Greens and engaged in an unusual debate on … Continue reading In the House – Thursday 9 June 2022

Another Wednesday, another busy day devoted to private members' business – with two new bills introduced, a further two debated, and debate on various motions, including orders for papers. Wednesday also saw the tabling of the very first Statement of Public Interest on a bill tabled in the House, in this case relating to the … Continue reading In the House – Wednesday 8 June 2022

Tuesday saw a special event marked across the Parliament: the 25th anniversary of the NSW Apology to Survivors of the Stolen Generations. The House also started debate on the Disability Inclusion Amendment Bill 2022 – check out the details below. 25th Anniversary of the NSW apology to the Stolen Generations In 1997, the NSW Government … Continue reading In the House – Tuesday 7 June 2022

Thursday saw two significant events take place in the House – the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2021 passed the final stages, and the House debated and adopted the first revised standing orders in 18 years. A number of new bills were also introduced by the Government, and one bill was passed. Let's take a look … Continue reading In the House – Thursday 19 May 2022

On Wednesday, the House continued consideration in committee of the whole of a large number of proposed amendments to the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill. Although this took up most of the sitting day, a private members' bill was also introduced, and a number of general motions and orders for papers agreed to. Let's look at … Continue reading In the House – Wednesday 18 May 2022

On Tuesday, the House welcomed a new member, Ms Susan Higginson, who also gave her first speech in the Legislative Council. The House also debated the RSL NSW Amendment Bill and Firearms Amendment Bill – check out the details below. New Member Sworn and First Speech—Ms Susan Higginson On Tuesday morning, new member Ms Susan … Continue reading In the House – Tuesday 17 May 2022

On Thursday a new member of the Legislative Council was elected at a joint sitting of the two Houses, and four bills were passed and returned to the Legislative Assembly. Let's delve further into the proceedings to learn more! Commission to Administer the Pledge of Loyalty or Oath of Allegiance to Members At the start … Continue reading In the House – Thursday 12 May 2022

Wednesday was a special day for the Legislative Council, with the unveiling of a marble bust of the first female President of the Legislative Council, the Hon Virginia Chadwick AO. This was the first bust to be added to the chamber in 107 years! As Wednesday is private members' day in the Council, the House … Continue reading In the House – Wednesday 11 May 2022

Kicking off the sitting week, Tuesday saw the first speech of the Hon Chris Rath, a debate on a matter of public importance concerning the NSW education portfolio, and a committee membership ballot. The House also considered the Mining and Petroleum Legislation Amendment Bill 2022 and Tax Administration Amendment (Combating Wage Theft) Bill 2021, and … Continue reading In the House – Tuesday 10 May 2022

You might remember parliamentary twinning as the program that pairs parliaments across the Pacific, which we've been exploring through our ongoing 'Twin Peeks' series. Last December, Twin Peeks introduced Ruby Garnean, a senior Procedure Officer in the Bougainville House of Representatives. Now meet her colleague, Deputy Clerk Peter Topura, who feels a deep commitment to … Continue reading Twin Peeks: Meet the Deputy Clerk of the Bougainville House of Representatives, Peter Topura