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Free Online Event: The Crossbench – Power, Procedure and Passion

Parliament Unpacked is a behind-the-scenes look at the workings of the Parliament and what lies beyond its walls. Learn about the history of the site and the Westminster System of governance, the ...

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Dear Democracy: Parliamentary Postcards Unearthed

These days, it might be more common to send an email or text message to communicate with friends, but with a history dating back to the 1800s, the postcard is more than just an old-fashioned form ...

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What is a Private Member’s Bill?

The introduction of a bill to Parliament is the first step in the parliamentary process of law making. Bills can be introduced by the premier, ministers or parliamentary secretaries on behalf of ...

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Fade the Curtains: Daylight Saving in Australia

During summer, many states and territories change their clocks to move an hour of daylight from the morning to the evening. This process of 'daylight saving' allows people to enjoy longer days ...

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When Honour was Worth a Gentleman’s Life: The Last Duel in NSW

On the 27th of September 1851, in Sydney’s Centennial Park, Surveyor-General Sir Thomas Mitchell and the future first Premier of NSW Sir Stuart Alexander Donaldson stood on their marks, pistols ...

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Watch Now – The Edmund Barton Lecture: The Role of the Attorney General

Catch up on ‘The Role of the Attorney General' as part of our new annual series The Edmund Barton Lecture. The event was introduced by the Hon. Jonathan O'Dea MP, Speaker of the NSW Legislative ...

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International Day of Democracy

The International Day of Democracy is marked annually on September 15. It is a day to reflect on the state of democracy around the world and an opportunity for us to learn about the development ...

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Free Family Fun with the Parliament of NSW

Visit Australia’s oldest Parliament via ZOOM this school holiday for free, fun, educational activities for children and families. We have three fun-filled sessions over three days including ...

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Free Online Event: The Edmund Barton Lecture – The Role of the Attorney General

Join us for the Inaugural Edmund Barton Lecture, a new series of annual events where we will commemorate the legacy of Australia’s first prime minister and how his political vision helped to ...

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