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The Committee on Children and Young People has tabled its report on the 2024 review of the annual reports and other matters of the Office of the Advocate for Children and Young People and the Office of the Children's Guardian. Read the full report at the link in comments.

The NSW Reconstruction Authority has a significant role to play in disaster recovery and preparedness. The Committee on the NSW Reconstruction Authority has published its review of the Act. Link to full report in comments.

💡 Last week, we held an insightful panel discussion with upper and lower house state members from across the political aisle to hear about how they represent and deliver for their communities. ‘Parliament Unpacked: Reflections on Representation’ shared how these members juggle the three-fold role of an MP: representative, legislator and scrutineer of government. The panel featured: 🎤 The Hon. Peter Primrose , Assistant President of the NSW Legislative Council  🎤 Adjunct Professor Tamara Smith, Member for Ballina   🎤 Ms Stephanie Di Pasqua MP, Member for Drummoyne  🎤 Dr David Saliba, Member for Fairfield We thank the Hon. Ben Franklin, President of the NSW Legislative Council for the welcome address. The recording of this panel discussion is now available: https://lnkd.in/gR4wCF-u #NSWParliament

📢 2025 Primary and Secondary School Tour bookings are now open.    Visit the NSW Parliament to learn about our parliamentary democracy! Students can tour the historic Legislative Chambers, participate in role plays and more. Regional, remote and rural schools may be eligible for a travel subsidy.   Find out more and book now for 2025: https://lnkd.in/dSYCGnyP #NSWParliament #NSWEducation #NSWTeachers #NSWSchools

There's been no shortage of remarkable women in the NSW Legislative Council’s history! During the Council's Bicentenary year, we’re looking back at some of the notable women that have shaped our Upper House along the way. ➡️ Swipe to meet 10 influential female members who broke ground in the 20th century, paving the way for more women to follow. Each a trailblazer in her own right, these women helped prove the ability of womankind to succeed in politics and contribute to the governance of NSW. 👏 And we haven’t looked back!

The Legislative Assembly Committee on Community Services public hearing has now wrapped up. As part of its inquiry into improving access to early childhood health and development checks, the Committee heard from the following witnesses: 🔸 Ethnic Community Services Co-operative (ECSC) 🔸 Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Australia 🔸 Settlement Services International 🔸 Centre of Research Excellence in Translating Early Prevention of Obesity in Childhood 🔸 Playgroup NSW 🔸 Community Migrant Resource Centre 🔸 Tresillian 🔸 Early Childhood Intervention Best Practice Network 🔸 The Hive Mount Druitt 🔸 Rydalmere Public School Community Hub

⏳ Registrations are open to attend the ‘Through the Hourglass: Parliamentary democracy yesterday, today and tomorrow’ conference at NSW Parliament House.  Over two, jam-packed days, you’ll journey through the past 200 years of democracy in NSW – then beyond. The conference brings together an all-star lineup of esteemed speakers, including the ABC’s Antony Green, Anne Twomey, Frank Bongiorno, Rodney Smith and Elisabeth Peden, plus past and present members of Parliament including Peter Phelps. This unmissable event follows the success of two previous conferences marking the Bicentenary of the Legislative Council. Expect fascinating stories, insights and wide-ranging discussions about the evolution of the Legislative Council and future of parliamentary democracy. Tickets are just $25 and selling fast! 📅 When: 9 & 10 December 2024 📍 Where: NSW Parliament House — 6 Macquarie St, Sydney 🎟️ Tickets: $25 Learn more and book at https://lnkd.in/geJXxrbx

🎄✨ Celebrate the Festive Season with Christmas Carols at NSW Parliament! Get ready for a magical evening where music, history and the spirit of Christmas come alive! This special event marks the Bicentenary of the NSW Legislative Council with the renowned The Choir of St. James’. Join us for a stunning performance of timeless carols, including O Holy Night and Silent Night. 📅 When: 2 December, 2024 📍 Where: Jubilee Room at the Parliament of NSW 🎟️ Tickets: $40 – includes a drink and canapés Bring your loved ones and celebrate the season in style! Secure your spot now: https://lnkd.in/gmXVgiYY

The Legislative Assembly Committee on Transport and Infrastructure has tabled its report: Critical transport infrastructure supporting the Western Sydney International Airport and Western Sydney Aerotropolis. The report makes 18 recommendations to improve the accessibility and viability of the airport and aerotropolis. View the full report with the link in the comments. #Aerotropolis #WesternSydney #WesternSydneyAirport #SydneyMotorways #SydneyTrains #SydneyMetro

It was a full house in the Fountain Court yesterday for a Christmas-themed performance by jazz musicians from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music! The quartet brought us a toe-tapping repertoire for the final instalment of the Legislative Council’s Bicentenary Concert series 🎷 Thank you to all the musicians and audiences who have joined us in commemorating 200 years of our Upper House through these free concerts. What a fabulous festive send-off! ✨