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Who is my Local Member of Parliament?

As a resident of New South Wales you are represented by a Member of Parliament (MP) in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly (lower house). There are 93 electorates in the state with one MP ...

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Recording Now Available: A Colonial Divorce – Drawing the Boundaries of NSW

Catch up on the latest in our 'House Talks' series, A Colonial Divorce: Drawing the Boundaries of NSW. In this fascinating talk, Dr André Brett, historian, researcher and writer, discusses the ...

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Lockdown 2.0 – Online Learning Resources

The NSW Parliament, like many other public spaces, is closed to the public during this lockdown. While you aren’t able to attend our tours and events in person, you can still visit us virtually! ...

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Free Online Event: A Colonial Divorce: Drawing the Boundaries of NSW

The Sydney Morning Herald in 1860 said that for New South Wales, “the history of this colony is one of dismemberment”. About This Event Did you know that two vociferous separation movements gave ...

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House Talks: From ‘Rum Hospital’ to Parliament

“It will soon fall to ruin” Francis Greenway, 1816 About This Event The ‘Rum Hospital’ in Macquarie Street was opened in 1816. It was one of Governor Lachlan Macquarie’s first building projects ...

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Parli-Flicks: Inaugural International Democracy Day Short Film Award

Note: This competition is now closed – stay tuned for 2022 dates. Subscribe to our teacher's newsletter to be updated on similar opportunities.   2021 Finalists Announced  Secondary students from ...

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What’s in a Question? Question Time in the Legislative Assembly

Originating in the Westminster system, Question Time is a fundamental function of this system of government steeped in tradition. In a clear demonstration of the concept of responsible ...

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Free Event: House Talks – Independence and Empire

About This Event House Talks is a series of virtual and live events featuring experts and special guests. Highlighting a range of historical and cultural topics, talks relate to the functions of ...

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Recording Now Available: Parliament Unpacked – Parliamentary Committees

Join us behind the scenes at NSW Parliament House to learn about how laws change and how democracy adapts through parliamentary committees. Parliamentary committees are made up of MPs who inquire ...

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