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Posted 14 April 2023 Why do NSW elections have two ballot papers? Because we have two Houses of Parliament of course! Our Parliament is bicameral. Which means? Bicameral parliaments have two ...
Posted 31 March 2023 “There are a number of factors which are a threat to democracy as we know it today – democracy is in crisis.” Hear all that and more by catching up on our recent ...
Posted 7 March 2023 “What we discovered about this history of Aboriginal voting rights in NSW is quite surprising. Although not prevented from voting based on race, other legal ...
Posted 14 July 2022 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 ...
Posted 3 May 2022 History The NSW Parliament has a Presiding Officer in each of its two Houses; the President of the Legislative Council and the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. Together, ...
Posted 27 April 2022 Can’t vote yet? Are you interested in politics or passionate about social issues but not sure how you can make a difference as a young person? Even if you’re not of voting ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Parliament of New South Wales - Recording Now Available: Election 2023 Series – Democracy in Crisis? USA – A case study
