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Bicameralism: What is it Good For?

Firstly, let’s start with the main functions of parliaments: Parliaments are where: Government is formed Laws are made Voters and citizens are represented The government is scrutinised In New ...

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Free Event: Parliament Unpacked – Parliamentary Committees

About This Event Parliament Unpacked is a behind the scenes look at the workings of the Parliament and what lies beyond its walls.  In this iteration of Parliament Unpacked: Parliamentary ...

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Recording Now Available: Parliament Unpacked – Women in Parliament

What’s it like to be a woman in Parliament? Celebrate International Women’s Day 2021 with us and hear from a panel of female MPs about their experiences.      This panel includes:  Felicity ...

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Women in NSW Parliament: A History

“Women have a contribution to make to the life of the nation which only they can make,” said Millicent Preston Stanley (pictured) the first female parliamentarian in New South Wales. Millicent ...

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Budget Estimates 2020-2021 – What Is It All About?

This article first appeared in The House in Review – the official blog of the Legislative Council of New South Wales. You can follow the Budget Estimates process, and other activities of the ...

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Recording Now Available: Parliament Unpacked – Across The Aisles

Parliament isn't all debating and disagreements - watch to find out how these members from different sides of politics also work together from across the aisles. The panel discussion covers the ...

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Free Event: Parliament Unpacked – Women in Parliament

About This Event As International Women’s Day approaches, here in Australia’s first parliament, we want to celebrate our female parliamentarians and look at the history of women in politics. Join ...

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School’s Back And So Is The Legislative Assembly

This week the Legislative Assembly meets for the first time in 2021. The Legislative Assembly or Lower House is decorated in green and forms one half of our two house Parliament! What Does The ...

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Understanding the Role of the Crown in Parliament

On 4 February 1954, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II attended the Opening of Parliament in New South Wales. The Queen’s attendance at this event marked not only the first time a reigning monarch ...

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