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Free Event: House Talks – Struggle, Suffrage and Freedom

Join us in conversation with award winning historian, Professor Clare Wright OAM as we discuss the inspiring story of the Australian women that won the vote and went on to greatly influence the ...

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QUESTION TIME IN THE ARCHIVES

We asked Alex, one of our Parliamentary Information and Records Officers some questions about his work with the Parliament of NSW.  Here’s what he told us:   What is the role of the ...

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WATCH NOW – Parliament Unpacked: Reflections on Representation

Being a Member of Parliament is about bettering society, serving your community and driving real change.   It also comes with a sense of humility because a big part of your role is about ...

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NSW Schools Constitutional Convention 2024 – celebrating 30 years!

On Tuesday 5 November, NSW Parliament held its annual NSW Schools Constitutional Convention, an opportunity for year 11 students to engage in meaningful discussions about democracy and the ...

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Parli-Flicks Short Film Award 2024 – Finalists

We’re thrilled to celebrate the incredible creativity of young filmmakers as we announce the finalists and the overall winner for the 2024 Parli-Flicks Short Film Award! This exciting competition ...

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Recording Now Available: The Settlers’ Muster Book 1800 presentation, digital edition launch

History cannot give us a program for the future, but it can give us a fuller understanding of ourselves. To celebrate the official launch of the digitised version of the Settlers' Muster Book ...

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Parliament Unpacked: Reflections on Representation

What are the qualities that make an effective elected representative? How do members of parliament represent their diverse communities and how do they get results for their constituents? What are ...

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The First Council: How a modern government was formed

In the Parliament’s chambers, the past has a way of coming alive.  In 1824, the order arrives from Westminster – a council must be formed to advise the Governor of New South Wales on proposed ...

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The Skills of a Hansard Reporter

Did you know that Hansard publishes the equivalent of a 200-page book every sitting day? That’s a whole lot of words in a very short time. Let’s dive into the skills needed to become a Hansard ...

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