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Legislative Assembly

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Legislative Council

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Committees

Go to Parliamentary Business: current session bills, Hansard, house papers, petitions, and more.

Go to the Parliamentary sitting calendar.

What’s On

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Take a seat where laws are made

Join our free public tours running weekdays at 11:30am and 1:30pm during the school holidays (excluding 5th and 9th October).

Public tours
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Family Fun Day: 9th October

Come and see Parliament in a whole new way – where democracy comes to life, imaginations run wild and family memories are made. Enjoy craft activities, interactive storytelling, live music, access to the historic Chambers and more! Family Fun Day is a free event but bookings are essential.

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Stan Grant on Leviathan

Power, Politics and Leviathan

Tuesday, 13th October 2026. Join award-winning author and journalist Stan Grant with host Simon Marnie, for a thought-provoking discussion on Thomas Hobbes’ Leviathan. A first edition copy of the book will be on display for the event.

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This Wild: Kirk Page and Michael Simms

Until Thursday 26 November 2026. Through visual art and performance, artists Kirk Page and Michael Simms explore identity, colonial history, and connection to Country in a compelling collaboration.

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Hungary 1956 Commemoration

Until Thursday 29 October. An homage to those who started it, took part in it, gave their life for it, or were forced to leave their homeland for fear of reprisal. Explore archival photos, art, and personal refugee stories marking the 70th anniversary of the revolution.

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News and updates

Stay informed with our latest media releases, research publications, official announcements and reports.

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Bob Carr: Australia's democracy is no accident

"We need to seize every opportunity to feed out to the community key concepts about our democracy," Bob Carr said at Parliament Unpacked.

24 Sep 2026

Voices of Parliament Fills Parliament House with Music

Discover how Voices of Parliament transformed iconic parliamentary spaces through music, storytelling and performances by over 200 young choristers.

18 Sep 2026

Bob Carr explores the making of Australia at Parliament

Former NSW Premier and Australian Foreign Minister the Hon. Bob Carr will headline Making Australia, the next event in the Parliament Unpacked public series at NSW Parliament House.

17 Sep 2026

Stan Grant to explore the enduring power of Hobbe’s Leviathan

Award-winning journalist, author and public intellectual Stan Grant will explore these enduring questions at NSW Parliament House for Power, Politics and Leviathan on Tuesday, 13 October.

14 Sep 2026

Discover your Parliament

Discover all the ways you can connect with Parliament, both in person and online. From planning your visit, dining at NSW Parliament and attending our exciting events, to exploring historic items from the Parliament’s archival collection.

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Get Involved

Explore how you can get involved with the work of Parliament and have a say on issues that matter to you.

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Visit Parliament

Find out how you can join a free guided tour of our historic chambers, plus explore our events and art exhibitions.
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Dining and functions

Dine with history in our award-winning Strangers’ Restaurant, or enquire about our unique function rooms and catering services.
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Research papers

Explore research papers, data, maps and election analysis published by the NSW Parliamentary Research Service.
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Parlimento

Explore historic items from the Parliament's archival collection. Search the archive or browse by collection, format or date.
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Education

Students and teachers can explore our free curriculum-linked resources, programs, tours and talks to learn about the parliament. 

Frequently asked questions

How can I contact a member or a minister?

Find the list of members and their contact details here.

When is NSW Parliament sitting?

View the sitting calendar here. To find out what is on the agenda, view the list of Notice Papers here.

How do I start or sign a petition?

Find information about petitions here. 

How do I find information about or contact committees?

Each committee manages and publishes information about its inquiries, including reports and related documents. The contact details for each committee are listed on their page. The list of all current committees can be found here. 

Where can I find information about current session bills?

 Find the list of current session bills here.

What is Hansard and can I view Hansard records online?

Hansard is the written record of debates in Parliament. Proof (draft) text is published online around three hours after the spoken word, progressively throughout sitting days. The proof version is updated to the final ‘corrected copy’ version in due course.

You can view and search NSW Parliament Hansard records here. 

Can I visit NSW Parliament House?​

Yes, NSW Parliament House is open to the public from 9am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays). On sitting days, the Parliament is open from 9am until both houses rise. Entry is free. You may have to buy tickets or register for special exhibitions and events. Find more information to help plan your visit here.

How can I watch Parliamentary sittings and committee hearings live?

On sitting days, visitors are welcome to view proceedings from the public galleries. Please note, it is a condition of entry to the public galleries that all personal belongings, including mobile phones, must be cloaked. Visitors will undergo additional security screening on entry to the public galleries.

You can also watch Question Time, committee hearings and more via our livestream.

There are also recordings available on Parliament’s YouTube channel.

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