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Recording Now Available: Henry Parkes and Saul Samuel – The Duo Who Preserved Australia’s Colonial History

Posted 31 March 2022 Catch up on our first House Talks event for 2022 - 'Henry Parkes and Saul Samuel: The Duo Who Preserved Australia's Colonial History'. Presented by Paul Brunton OAM, FAHA, ...

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Recording Now Available: Conflict, Collaboration and Conscience Votes

Posted 23 February 2022 Catch up on the first in our Parliament Unpacked series for 2022: 'Conflict, Collaboration and Conscience Votes'. Hear from our panel of members as they generously share ...

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Before and After: How Bills are Amended in Parliament

Posted 23 February 2022 Bills that are introduced to Parliament often look quite different to the laws they eventually become. As a bill passes through the Houses it can be changed many times by ...

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Book Review: Democracy Rules by Jan-Werner Müller

Posted 19 January 2022 Books for Civic Educators and Students The Parliament of NSW Communications, Engagement and Education team loves to read about civics and parliamentary democracy. In this ...

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What is a Conscience Vote?

Posted 25 November, 2021 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 ...

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Recording Now Available: The Crossbench = Power, Procedure and Passion

Posted 23 November 2021 Catch up on 'The Crossbench: Power, Procedure and Passion' the final instalment for 2021 in our Parliament Unpacked event series. ...

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The Australian Constitution and Rights in a time of COVID: NSW Schools Constitutional Convention 2021

Posted 15 November 2021 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 ...

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What is the Difference Between the Parliament and the Government?

Posted 5 November 2021 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 ...

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Dear Democracy: Parliamentary Postcards Unearthed

Posted 28 October 2021 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 ...

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