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Parliament and Government – Parliament of New South Wales

WEBThe members of that party sit in the Chamber to the right of the Speaker and are referred to in parliament as “the Government”. Leading members of Parliament from this majority …

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How Laws are Made and Changed – Parliament of New South Wales

WEBLaws are always changing and reflect the morals and values of the society we live in. Existing laws also change when they require updating or are no longer relevant or need …

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Division of Powers – Parliament of New South Wales

WEBAustralia’s system of government operates from a set of rules and structures based on a written document called the Australian Constitution.It came into existence at Federation …

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Parliament and Government – Parliament of New South Wales

WEBThe members of that party sit in the Chamber to the right of the Speaker and are referred to in parliament as “the Government”. Leading members of Parliament from this majority …

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Meet Sir James Martin: The man behind the precinct

WEBPrior to becoming Premier of NSW, James Martin took on a legal career. He became an articled clerk in 1840, a solicitor in 1845 and barrister in 1856. His political career took …

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Role of Parliament – Parliament of New South Wales

WEBThe main roles of Legislative Assembly are: To represent the people: There are 93 members of Parliament (MPs), each representing one of the 93 electorates in the State. …

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Legislative Process – Parliament of New South Wales

WEBThis is the final stage in the process by which a bill becomes an Act. Once it has passed through all stages in both Houses, the Governor must sign it before it can become law. …

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Separation of Powers – Parliament of New South Wales

WEBGovernment in NSW is also based on the Westminster system and is similar to the federal system. The rules of how NSW is governed are written in the NSW Constitution Act. …

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Three Levels of Government – Parliament of New South Wales

WEBThe division of powers in Australia has created three levels of government: The Australian Parliament in Canberra. State and territory parliaments. Local councils. Each of these …

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What is a Private Member’s Bill

WEBThe following are the latest private member’s bills that passed the NSW Parliament: Reproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019. Public Health Amendment (Safe Access to …

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Ministry – Parliament of New South Wales

WEBThe ministry is made up of Ministers who are a members of the Government. These Ministers are given responsibility for a Government portfolio and the relevant …

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What is an Aboriginal Liaison Officer

WEBThe Aboriginal Liaison Officer serves as the primary liaison with Aboriginal people and communities and provides high level strategic advice and cultural oversight to Members …

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Legislative Process – Parliament of New South Wales

WEBThe main functions of the Parliament are: Forming government. Making legislation. Representation for voters and citizens. Scrutiny of the Government. Section 5 of the …

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Three Levels of Government – Parliament of New South Wales

WEBAustralia has a constitutional system of government. This means that the Australian Constitution, which was created at Federation in 1901, sets out the rules by which …

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Budget Estimates 2020-2021 – What Is It All About

WEBThe Budget Estimates hearings are the process by which the Legislative Council scrutinises the budget and the Government’s projected spending for the year – the ‘budget …

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Law Reform and Parliamentary Committees

WEBIs an example of Law Reform initiated by citizens through both the Parliament and the Courts and introduced into the parliament by a Member. The Bill – the Crimes (Appeal …

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Law Reform and Parliamentary Committees

WEBThe NSW Law Reform Commission provides legal policy advice to the Government on issues that are referred to it by the Attorney General. The work of the commission; …

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Royal Tour of Australia, 1954 – Parliament of New South Wales

WEBThe Queen Visits New South Wales. On 4 February, 1954, in Legislative Council Chamber of The Parliament of NSW, Queen Elizabeth II became the first British sovereign to open …

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