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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 ...
On the 27th of September 1851, in Sydney’s Centennial Park, Surveyor-General Sir Thomas Mitchell and the future first Premier of NSW Sir Stuart Alexander Donaldson stood on their marks, pistols ...
Catch up on ‘The Role of the Attorney General' as part of our new annual series The Edmund Barton Lecture. The event was introduced by the Hon. Jonathan O'Dea MP, Speaker of the NSW Legislative ...
The International Day of Democracy is marked annually on September 15. It is a day to reflect on the state of democracy around the world and an opportunity for us to learn about the development ...
Parliament of New South Wales - Free Online Event: The Edmund Barton Lecture – The Role of the Attorney General
