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01/06/2026

Thinking about attending a public hearing at NSW Parliament but not too sure what to expect? 👀

From arriving at NSW Parliament house and passing through security, to finding the hearing room and taking your seat, this guide will walk you through the process step-by-step.

Public hearings are an important part of committee inquiries giving members the opportunity to hear directly from witnesses and gather the evidence on issues affecting the community.

Watch our guide and learn what to expect before you visit!

The Legislative Assembly is in session this week.Ever wondered what Members do when they are here? Find out below.
31/05/2026

The Legislative Assembly is in session this week.

Ever wondered what Members do when they are here? Find out below.

The Joint Select Committee on the NSW Reconstruction Authority has tabled its report into the review of the NSW Reconstr...
28/05/2026

The Joint Select Committee on the NSW Reconstruction Authority has tabled its report into the review of the NSW Reconstruction Authority’s response to the severe weather events that impacted the NSW East Coast in May 2025.

The report makes 23 recommendations aimed at strengthening disaster preparedness and recovery across NSW.

Read the report here: https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/committees/inquiries/Pages/inquiry-details.aspx?pk=3136 -reportsandgovernmentresponses

The Legislative Assembly is in session this week.Members will meet to debate legislation, question the Government, consi...
25/05/2026

The Legislative Assembly is in session this week.

Members will meet to debate legislation, question the Government, consider petitions, take note of Committee Reports, and other parliamentary business.

Watch proceedings live here: http://bit.ly/26NppiJ

Last week, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, The Hon Greg Piper MP, welcomed the Consul General of Bangladesh in Sydn...
24/05/2026

Last week, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, The Hon Greg Piper MP, welcomed the Consul General of Bangladesh in Sydney, Mr Shelley Salehin, to the Parliament of NSW. 🇧🇩 🇦🇺

The meeting was a valuable opportunity to discuss the relationship between our two countries. A relationship based on strong economic and sporting links, and a shared interest in a peaceful, stable and prosperous Indian Ocean region.

Did you know? Australia was among the first countries to recognise Bangladesh after it achieved independence in 1971.

Who oversees some of NSW's key integrity and accountability agencies?Over two public hearings held on Friday 8 May and F...
22/05/2026

Who oversees some of NSW's key integrity and accountability agencies?

Over two public hearings held on Friday 8 May and Friday 22 May, the Joint Committee on the Ombudsman, the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission and the Crime Commission examined the work, performance and priorities of several oversight agencies as part of its 2025 review of annual and other reports.

The Committee heard from:
NSW Crime Commission
Information and Privacy Commission NSW
Office of the NSW Public Service Commissioner
NSW Child Death Review Team
NSW Ombudsman
Inspector of Custodial Services
Law Enforcement Conduct Commission
Inspector of the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission

Today marks the 170th Anniversary of the first sitting of the Legislative Assembly. Find out more here.
22/05/2026

Today marks the 170th Anniversary of the first sitting of the Legislative Assembly. Find out more here.

The Committee on Ageing and Disability has concluded two public hearings today at the NSW Parliament.The Committee held ...
15/05/2026

The Committee on Ageing and Disability has concluded two public hearings today at the NSW Parliament.

The Committee held its second and final public hearing for the inquiry into supported decision-making for adults with disability and older people in NSW.

The Committee heard from a broad range of stakeholders including Decision Agency, Side By Side Advocacy, IDRS, Seniors Rights Service, Dementia Law Network and Young People In Nursing Homes National Alliance, Legal Aid NSW, Advocacy Law Alliance, The Australian Human Rights Commission, Disability Council NSW, The Law Society of NSW, the Mental Health Tribunal, NSW Trustee and Guardian, NSW Department of Communities and Justice and the NSW Ageing and Disability Commission.

The Committee also held a public hearing today for its review of the 2024–2025 annual reports of the NSW Ageing and Disability Commission. During the hearing, the Committee heard evidence from the Commission regarding its operations, priorities, challenges and work to safeguard older people and adults with disability in NSW.

For more information about both inquiries, visit the link in our comments.

The Committee on Investment, Industry and Regional Development has concluded its first public hearing today for the inqu...
15/05/2026

The Committee on Investment, Industry and Regional Development has concluded its first public hearing today for the inquiry into government service delivery standards in regional NSW.

The Committee heard evidence from a range of organisations and local government representatives about how KPIs and reporting can be tailored to regional communities. This includes how they can capture the full scope of support and services local organisations provide.

Witnesses included Meals on Wheels NSW, Regional Development Australia Southern NSW and ACT, Wesley Mission, NSW Council of Social Service - NCOSS, Domestic Violence NSW, FAMS, AbSec, Local Government NSW, Narrabri & District Community Aid Service Inc, Narrabri Shire and Kiama Municipal Council.

As part of the inquiry, the Committee is expected to travel across regional NSW to hear directly from local communities and stakeholders. Further details will be announced soon.

The Committee on Ageing and Disability has concluded its first public hearing for the inquiry into supported decision-ma...
11/05/2026

The Committee on Ageing and Disability has concluded its first public hearing for the inquiry into supported decision-making for adults with disability and older people in NSW.

During today’s hearing, the Committee heard evidence from a range of organisations and advocacy groups on the experiences, challenges and opportunities in accessing and embedding supported decision-making in NSW.

The inquiry will continue with a second public hearing this Friday 15 May at the NSW Parliament.

For more information about the inquiry, including the organisations the Committee heard from today, visit the comments section.

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