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Recording Now Available: Leaders in Conversation 2023

"While we work to support reconciliation and learning, it is important to remember how our decisions impact not only Aboriginal people now but future generations." President of the NSW ...

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Recording Now Available: Petitions the Power of Voices

People power - uncovered! Explore the power voices like yours throughout history and watch ‘Petitions: The Power of Voices’, our recent History Week 2023 event captured live from the Parliament ...

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How Parliament Makes Law

The Parliament of NSW makes laws for the whole state of NSW. From idea to official legislation - there are a few steps before a parliamentary bill can become a law. Some bills never make it all ...

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Question time with a Parliamentary Hansard Reporter

We asked Parliamentary Hansard Reporter James Oake about his work with the Parliament of NSW.  Here’s what he told us: What is Hansard? Hansard is the written record of all proceedings and ...

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Recording Now Available: The Rum Hospital – The building that refuses to fall down

"It was a wreck from the beginning." Catch up on our recent event - The Rum Hospital: the building that refuses to fall down. Built from the shaky proceeds of rum importation in early NSW, and ...

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Free Online Event: Free family fun with the Parliament of NSW

Visit Australia’s oldest Parliament via ZOOM these school holidays for free fun educational, activities for children and their families. We have four days of fun events planned including ...

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Free Online Event: Leaders in Conversation – Economic development and prosperity – looking to the future

Don't miss the Parliament of NSW's next Leaders in Conversation: Economic development and prosperity – looking to the future. The event will highlight the importance of employment outcomes for ...

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Free Event: Petitions – The Power of Voices- History Week 2023

Join the Parliament of NSW to explore the power of everyday voices through the ages. In Petitions: the power of voices, you will be introduced to a selection historic petitions received by the ...

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160 Years of Historic Bills Now Digitised

When did the firemen of NSW have to eat their breakfast? How many pianos were imported to Australia via Sydney Harbour? When was the first Bill on Daylight Saving introduced? You can now access ...

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