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Locality: Sydney, Australia

Address: Parliament House, 6 Macquarie Street 2000 Sydney, NSW, Australia

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25.01.2022 In an institution as old as the Parliament, 2020 reminded us there is a first time for everything

25.01.2022 A parliamentary committee is seeking your views on proposed changes to the NSW Rural Fire Service and Brigades Donations Fund. The proposed changes aim to overcome restrictions in how recent donations raised by Celeste Barber for the NSW Rural Fire Service may be used to support individuals and communities impacted by recent bushfires. The proposed amendments can be found here: www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/bills/Pages/bill-details.aspx... To have your say, you can participate in the committee's questionnaire here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/LT6Q9J9

25.01.2022 In the last week the House referred a select committee into First Nations people in custody, and bills inquiries into RFS donations, water management and stock animal procedures. Read more in House in Review - In Committees - 26 June https://thehouseinreview.com///in-committees-26-june-2020/

25.01.2022 Join us as we take you on a tour of the Legislative Council chamber

25.01.2022 Want to have your say on the long-term sustainability of the dairy industry in NSW? Submissions are now open for an Upper House committee inquiry into the industry. Submissions close on 2 October. Make a submission here: https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au//P/inquiry-details.aspx... For further details: https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au//P/inquiry-details.aspx

24.01.2022 The Legislative Council was recalled this week! Read all about the action that occurred on government business days including debate on a range of bills and on a matter of public importance concerning children in out of home care. https://thehouseinreview.com//in-the-house-25-and-27-augu/

23.01.2022 Portfolio Committee No. 4 has just published its report on proposed water management changes set out in the following three bills: the Constitution Amendment (Water Accountability and Transparency) Bill 2020 the Water Management Amendment (Transparency of Water Rights) Bill 2020 the Water Management Amendment (Water Allocation Drought Information) Bill 2020. ... Two of the bills looked specifically into water transparency and disclosure of water ownership by members of Parliament. The third looked at the incorporation of specific information with regards to creating water sharing plans. The report recommends that debate on the bills proceed in the Upper House, and that concerns identified by stakeholders as set out in the report be addressed during debate in the House. Read the report here: https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au//P/inquiry-details.aspx

23.01.2022 In committee hearings this week delegated legislation, workers compensation and the Powerhouse Museum. https://thehouseinreview.com///in-committees-31-july-2020/

22.01.2022 Portfolio Committee 4 Industry will be holding its first public hearing into the long-term sustainability of the dairy industry in NSW this Wednesday 4 November. The committee will be hearing from key industry stakeholders including Dairy NSW and Dairy Australia, Dairy Connect, Dairy Farmers Milk Co-operative, NSW Farmers, and Vegan NSW, Vegan Australia, and Animal Liberation. For the full hearing schedule, click here: https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au//P/inquiry-details.aspx You can watch the hearing live from 11.15 am here: https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/Pages/webcasts.aspx

22.01.2022 Portfolio Committee No. 5 today also handed down its report regarding the allocation of the $51 million donated to the NSW RFS & Brigades Donations Fund by Celeste Barber's fundraising appeal. The committee recommended the establishment of a RFS Volunteers Benevolent Fund, administered cooperatively by the NSW Rural Fire Service, Volunteer Fire Fighters Association and the Rural Fire Servcice Association. It also recommended that the Trust Fund allocate an initial start-up budget for the benevolent Fund from any unallocated donated monies originating from the Ms Barber fund. The committee further recommended that the Rural Fires Amendment (NSW RFS and Brigades Donations Fund) Bill 2020 proceed to debate in the House. Read the report here: https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au//P/inquiry-details.aspx

22.01.2022 Coming up: the Public Accountability Committee will soon resume hearings into the integrity of NSW Government grant programs, with a focus on arts and cultural grants on Feb 1, and the Stronger Communities Fund on Feb 8. You'll be able to watch live at www.bit.ly/jubileeroom, with scheduling info at www.bit.ly/PAC-schedules

21.01.2022 It was a busy day on Wednesday, with 21 items of private members' business debated, including 7 bills, 10 orders for papers and 4 motions. The House also considered a Remembrance Day motion, following a minute's silence at 11.00am. Read on for more. https://thehouseinreview.com//in-the-house-10-to-12-novem/

20.01.2022 On the final day of the sitting week the Legislative Council passed bills to reform the Defamation Act and the licensing of mechanical services and medical gas. The House also censured the Leader of the Government for non-compliance with an order for papers.

20.01.2022 In the House: Tuesday's sitting featured the next chapter in ensuring compliance with an order for papers, a defeated Government bill and two bills re an economic response to COVID & improving workers comp & motor accident schemes. https://thehouseinreview.com//in-the-house-tuesday-4-augu/

20.01.2022 Portfolio Committee No. 3 Education wants your views on the Masters Review of the NSW Curriculum and the NSW Government's response. The committee has published two discussion papers for the NSW Curriculum Review inquiry: https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au//P/inquiry-details.aspx You can have your say on the issues raised in the discussion papers by lodging a submission at: https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au//P/inquiry-details.aspx. ... Submissions are open until this Friday. Thanks to everyone who has already told the committee their thoughts. Hearings will be next month on 4 and 30 November.

20.01.2022 The Select Committee on the Government's Management of the Powerhouse Museum and other Museums and Cultural Projects is holding its first hearing this Wednesday. The committee will hear from a range of witnesses including the Hon Don Harwin MLC, Minister for the Public Service and Employee Relations, Aboriginal Affairs and the Arts, as well as representatives from the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences. Parliament House is currently closed to the public, but you can watc...h the webcast live here: https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/Pages/webcasts.aspx View the schedule here: https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au//Pages/committee-details See more

19.01.2022 Water security was the focus for PC 7 this week for its inquiry into the rationale for, and impacts of, new dams and water infrastructure. Read more in today's blog post. https://thehouseinreview.com/2020/11/05/in-committees-3/

18.01.2022 Submissions to the cybersecurity inquiry close this Sunday. Have your say on cybersecurity incidents and data breaches involving NSW Government agencies, and how the NSW Government is responding to cybercrime in the community generally. For more info, click here: https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au//Terms%20of%20Reference%... Make a submission here: https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au//P/inquiry-details.aspx See more

18.01.2022 The Select Committee into the high level of First Nations people in custody has just completed hearings for the year - read this week's blog for more info on the committee's work https://thehouseinreview.com//inquiry-update-high-level-o/

18.01.2022 While NAIDOC Week is drawing to a close, you can view Lua Pellegrini’s beautiful exhibition online and in person on the Reconciliation Wall in Parliament’s Fountain Court for another four weeks - check out the video below to hear more

18.01.2022 Today, the Leader of the Government was required to "attend in his place" to report on the production of documents. The Budget Papers were also tabled. Read on for more. https://thehouseinreview.com//in-the-house-tuesday-17-nov/

17.01.2022 On Tuesday the Upper House agreed to a censure motion and passed bills concerning the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission, special care offences and criminal procedures where defendants have mental health or cognitive impairments. https://thehouseinreview.com//in-the-house-tuesday-16-jun/

17.01.2022 The first hearing for the inquiry into the future development of the NSW tertiary education sector starts next Monday with 8 universities appearing before the committee. On Tuesday we continue with academics, a private college, unions, organisations promoting education in rural and regional areas, and the government. You can check out the full schedule and submissions here: https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au//P/inquiry-details.aspx Tune in here from Mon 10.15 am and Tues 10.00 am: https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/Pages/webcasts.aspx

16.01.2022 Following recent donations raised by Celeste Barber for the NSW Rural Fire Service, Portfolio Committee No. 5 wants to hear your views on a bill introduced in the Legislative Council by Mr David Shoebridge that aims to overcome restrictions on how the money can be used. The committee has put together an online questionnaire to look into the proposed amendments to the NSW Rural Fire Service and Brigades Donations Fund that would enable these donations to go to individuals and ...communities impacted by recent bushfires. Have your say here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/LT6Q9J9 The proposed amendments can be found here: https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au//Pages/bill-details.aspx The questionnaire closes this Sunday.

15.01.2022 On Wednesday the Legislative Council debated a no confidence motion in the Treasurer and icare and considered a range of other bills and motions, including relating to nursing homes, road tolls and uranium mining. https://thehouseinreview.com//in-the-house-wednesday-26-a/

14.01.2022 This week kicked off with two days of hearings for the inquiry into the future development of the New South Wales tertiary education sector. The inquiry is examining the existing state of tertiary education in NSW and the key factors that should drive future development of the sector. On the first day of hearings on Monday 7 September, the committee heard evidence from senior leaders from eight universities in NSW with campuses across Greater Sydney as well as in rural and regional NSW. [ 289 more words ] https://thehouseinreview.com/2020/09/10/in-committees-2/

14.01.2022 A select committee has been established to focus on the high level of First Nations people in custody as well as the oversight functions performed by state bodies to review deaths in custody. If you're a stakeholder with an interest in these matters, the committee wants to hear from you. Submissions are now open until 24 August 2020. ... Have your say here: https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au//Pages/committee-details

12.01.2022 As part of its latest inquiry, Portfolio Committee No. 4 is currently examining three bills relating to water: the Constitution Amendment (Water Accountability and Transparency) Bill 2020 the Water Management Amendment (Transparency of Water Rights) Bill 2020 ... the Water Management Amendment (Water Allocations - Drought Information) Bill 2020. If you're a stakeholder with an interest in these bills, the committee wants to hear from you via its online questionnaire: www.surveymonkey.com/r/PVX2TXS The questionnaire closes on Sunday 5 July 2020

11.01.2022 PC 3 is conducting an inquiry into the Education Legislation Amendment (Parental Rights) Bill 2020, a bill which seeks to stop NSW schools from teaching values that are inconsistent with those of parents, especially in relation to gender fluidity. Interested individuals can have their say via an online questionnaire, open until 28 February. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VSPC2FX

10.01.2022 Online questionnaire closing this Friday for the inquiry into the provisions of the Public Health Amendment (Registered Nurses in Nursing Homes) Bill 2020. Do you have a loved one living in a nursing home or aged care facility? An Upper House Committee wants to hear your views about whether there is a need for registered nurses to be on duty 24/7 at these facilities. Have your say in this short online questionnaire: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/59W6PML... Or you can make a submission here: https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au//Pages/committee-details For more information, view the terms of reference here: https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au//Pages/committee-details

09.01.2022 Let's have a look at some key statistics to see how the first half of 2020 is shaping up! https://thehouseinreview.com//were-half-way-there-how-is-/

08.01.2022 For the past 13 years NSW Parliament has been twinned with the National Parliament of Solomon Islands and the Autonomous Region of Bougainville House of Rep...resentatives. Our collaboration and friendship are now commemorated on these special panels hanging in the parliaments central Fountain Court.

08.01.2022 The Social Issues Committee will resume activity for the inquiry into Gay and Transgender hate crimes between 1970 and 2010 with a hearing this Friday. ACON and NSW Police, amongst other witnesses, are scheduled to appear, as the committee continues its work from the last Parliament. For a full list of witnesses, click here: https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au//Hearing%20Schedule%20-%... You can watch the hearing live from 10.15 am here: https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/Pages/webcasts.aspx

08.01.2022 Portfolio Committee No. 5 has today published its report on the Anti-Discrimination Amendment (Complaint Handling) Bill 2020. The inquiry considered ways to strengthen the complaint handling process, with the aim of preventing complaints that are frivolous, vexatious, misconceived or lacking in substance. See the report for details of the seven recommendations: https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au//P/inquiry-details.aspx

08.01.2022 Enjoy the tour of our chamber last week? Now take a tour of the NSW Legislative Assembly

07.01.2022 Portfolio Committee No. 1 wants to hear your views on cybersecurity and digital information management as part of its latest inquiry. The committee is looking at cybersecurity incidents and data breaches involving NSW Government agencies, and how the NSW Government is responding to cybercrime in the community generally. Submissions close 20 September 2020. ... Find out more here: https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au//Terms%20of%20Reference% Have your say here: https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au//P/inquiry-details.aspx

05.01.2022 Last sitting week saw the House agree to an instruction to committee. Read on to find out more about this unusual procedure! https://thehouseinreview.com//instructions-by-the-house-t/

05.01.2022 Learn all about the evolution of the Black Rod in the NSW Legislative Council

04.01.2022 What is a petition and how do you petition the Legislative Council? Find out in our latest blog post...

04.01.2022 Portfolio Committee No. 7 recently published its report into koala populations and habitat with 42 recommendations. Read today's blog post for more. https://thehouseinreview.com//committee-reports-koala-pop/

03.01.2022 The Select Committee on the High Level of First Nations People in Custody and Oversight and Review of Deaths in Custody is currently accepting submissions until next Mon 24 August. You can email your submission to [email protected] or submit through our online portal: https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au//Pages/committee-details See our website for more info: https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au//Pages/committee-details

03.01.2022 Exotic animals, mulesing and the dairy industry have been the focus for Portfolio Committee No. 4's inquiries. Read this week's committees blog post for more. https://thehouseinreview.com/2020/08/18/in-committees/

02.01.2022 On the final sitting days before the winter break we considered a range of private members' bills & motions and passed two government bills. There was also further developments re non-compliance with an order for government documents. https://thehouseinreview.com//in-the-house-wednesday-17-a/

02.01.2022 13 items of private members’ business were debated on Wednesday, including one bill and five orders for papers. Read more in today's blog. https://thehouseinreview.com//in-the-house-20-to-22-octob/

02.01.2022 Portfolio Committee No. 4 is seeking your views on the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment (Restrictions on Stock Animal Procedures) Bill 2019. The Bill seeks to prohibit the Mules operation on sheep and make compulsory the use of pain relief in other stock animal operations, such as castration, dehorning and tail docking. You can view the Bill here: https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au//Pages/bill-details.aspx... To have your say, please complete the committee's questionnaire here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/J3DYNYT

02.01.2022 During government business days this week the House passed bills concerning birth certificates for adopted people and police promotions. The House also debated a matter of public importance. Read our post to find out all the details! https://thehouseinreview.com//in-the-house-15-to-17-septe/

02.01.2022 The first hearing for the inquiry into the point to point transport industry starts this Wednesday. Appearing at the virtual hearing will be metro and regional taxi operators as well as organisations from the disability sector. Tune in here from 10.00 am: https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/Pages/webcasts.aspx

01.01.2022 In today's blog, on Wednesday records were broken for the most orders for papers passed in one day and other bills and motions were debated including the passing of a bill to increase transparency regarding water access licences. https://thehouseinreview.com//in-the-house-wednesday-5-au/

01.01.2022 This week members debated motions to overturn the disallowance of a regulation and to adjudge the Leader of the Government guilty of contempt. This was on top of considering two new sessional orders and passing four bills. Read on for more. https://thehouseinreview.com//in-the-house-10-to-12-novem/

01.01.2022 Portfolio Committee 4 continue their inquiry into exotic animals in circuses and the exhibition of cetaceans (dolphins) in NSW with public hearings this Thursday and Friday. Check out the website for more info at bit.ly/30oi1OZ and tune in to the webcast to watch the hearings live: bit.ly/2ckp3xA

01.01.2022 The Legislative Council has been recalled to sit today at 2.30 pm. On 10 August 2020 the President informed all members that the House would be recalled. This was following a request by a majority of members in the Council that the House should meet sooner than the next scheduled sitting day, which was 15 September, to consider a range of matters. Watch all the action live: https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/Pages/webcasts.aspx