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Visit Australia’s oldest Parliament via ZOOM this school holiday for free fun educational, activities for children and families. We have two days of fun events planned including storytelling ...
One of Parliament’s key functions involves members voting on issues to enact laws. Usually, these members are expected to vote according to the position chosen by their political party. But, on ...
Catch up on 'The Crossbench: Power, Procedure and Passion' the final instalment for 2021 in our Parliament Unpacked event series. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cYxczph2DU[/embed] This ...
How do we balance the rights of individuals and the common good, particularly during a national emergency? Is a Bill of Rights needed in Australia or are our current checks and balances enough to ...
The NSW Parliament was founded in the Westminster tradition. Under this system of government the Parliament and the Government are two distinct groups. You can be a member of Parliament without ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...