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When members speak in Parliament, they represent their constituents. Their speeches influence decisions that affect us all, like the passage of legislation. Most people can’t watch Parliament ...
What is Federalism? In 1901, big changes took place around the nation. Six self-governing British colonies – New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia and ...
Join us to hear Anne Twomey, Professor of Constitutional Law and Director, Constitutional Reform Unit at the University of Sydney, discuss how the federal system functioned in the pandemic at the ...
NSW Parliament is hosting Behind the Lines, an annual travelling exhibition of Australia's year in political cartoons, for the first time in July 2022. To celebrate the occasion, you are invited ...
The Parliament of NSW is calling on all budding young artists and story tellers, from Kindergarten to Year 6, to enter the Parliament of NSW NAIDOC Week School Holidays Competition! Just...
Party whips play a unique role in our political system. They are essentially the managers of political parties, responsible for ensuring their members take part in debates and divisions, setting ...
On 22 May 1856, the Legislative Assembly sat for the first time as a fully elected lower house in a newly formed bi-cameral Parliament of New South Wales. Before this, NSW had a partly elected ...
Note: This competition is now closed – stay tuned for 2023 dates. Subscribe to our teacher's newsletter to be updated on similar opportunities. 2022 Finalists Announced Secondary students from ...
Political parties are a key organisational pillar in contemporary representative democracies. In New South Wales, the major parties typically form government and assume the role of the ...