The House in Review

Wednesday is the day for private members' business in the Legislative Council, with the mid-week sitting particularly known for the workout given to standing order 52  - the power of the House to order the production of documents. This week there were just shy of 10 orders agreed to, as well as consideration of two … Continue reading In the House – Wednesday 12 October 2022

Our first October sitting day was a busy one! With time set aside for our newest member to deliver her inaugural speech and a 'matter of public interest' debate allowing members to discuss school improvement targets, the Council also debated and passed four bills, and begun debate on a fifth… MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST: SCHOOL … Continue reading In the House – Tuesday 11 October 2022

While Wednesday was private members' day as usual, this week the House agreed to a special motion to allow debate on a government bill and a disallowance motion. The House also debated three private members' bills and agreed to a number of motions and orders for papers. You can find more below! A special conduct … Continue reading In the House – Wednesday 21 September 2022

Like other jurisdictions around the world, over the past two weeks the NSW Parliament has performed a role in the ceremonial and other events that have marked the passing of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. These have included the proclamation of the King by Her Excellency the Governor at NSW Parliament, and the offering … Continue reading In the House – Tuesday 20 September 2022

While the House sat only very briefly on Tuesday, it was an historic day nonetheless. The House acknowledged the death of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and expressed sympathy to the royal family on her passing. Let us take a closer look at the day's events. NEW MEMBER SWORN IN – THE HON AILEEN … Continue reading In the House – Tuesday 13 September 2022

Bills, bills, bills! Bills dominated proceedings on Thursday, with six bills being passed by the House. A joint sitting was also held, with the House welcoming a new member. Let's learn more about the day's busy proceedings… VACANT SEAT IN THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL - JOINT SITTING Proceedings were interrupted on Thursday for a joint sitting … Continue reading In the House – Thursday 11 August 2022

Wednesday was private members' day in the House. A number of orders of papers and motions were considered and a private member's bill reached the second reading debate stage. Read on to learn more about the day's proceedings... Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment (Animal Sentience) Bill 2022 In the afternoon of the Wednesday sitting, … Continue reading In the House – Wednesday 10 August 2022

After a six-week winter break, the House returned to consider range of business including a disallowance motion and two bills. The formal resignation of Ms Cusack after 19 years of service with the Legislative Council was also announced. Let's explore the day's proceedings... Motion of Ms Boyd to disallow the Crimes Amendment (Major Facilities) Regulation … Continue reading In the House – Tuesday 9 August 2022

In May we introduced you to the Deputy Clerk of the Bougainville House of Representatives, Peter Topura. Now in this special video blog, it's time to introduce Peter's equivalent in the National Parliament of Solomon Islands, Jefferson Halu. Watch our interview between Jefferson and Beverly Duffy, the Chair of the NSW Parliament's Twinning Steering Committee … Continue reading Twin Peeks: Meet the Deputy Clerk of the National Parliament of Solomon Islands, Jefferson Halu

Thursday brought a busy agenda to conclude the autumn sitting session, starting with the launch of the President's new video series, The Immortals. The House then proceeded to agree to five bills, including the appropriation bills, and debated two disallowance motions before longstanding and accomplished member the Honourable Catherine Cusack stood to give her valedictory … Continue reading In the House – Thursday 23 June 2022