Corporate

Find Parliament policies, publications and reporting, such as the public interest disclosures policy, annual reports and corporate services information.

The Departments

The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is the specialist team supporting the daily operations of the Parliament of NSW. Explore what the Department does and access annual reports, strategies, organisation charts, policies and other key documents.

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The Department of the Legislative Assembly supports the House, its committees and members, provides information to the public about the work of the Legislative Assembly, and facilitates community engagement.

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The Department of the Legislative Council provides procedural, analytical and administrative support services to enable members of the Legislative Council to effectively perform their parliamentary duties.

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Independent Complaints Officer

The role of the Independent Complaints Officer (ICO) was established by resolutions of both Houses in March 2022, to receive and investigate complaints about minor alleged breaches of the Members’ Code of Conduct regarding the use of allowances and entitlements, and minor breaches of the pecuniary interest disclosures scheme. The ICO can also receive and investigate allegations of bullying, harassment, and inappropriate behaviour by members.

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Parliament House Environmental Sustainability Strategy

The Parliament's Environmental Sustainability Strategy reflects its commitment to environmental responsibility by actively encouraging sustainable practices and reducing the environmental impact of parliamentary operations across all parliamentary workplaces. The strategy is designed to guide members and staff in adopting environmentally sustainable practices around key focus areas.

Parliament House Environmental Sustainability Strategy

Public Interest Disclosures

The Parliament of NSW is required to have a Public Interest Disclosure (PID) Policy under section 42 of the Public Interest Disclosures Act 2022 (PID Act). At the Parliament of NSW we take reports of wrongdoing seriously. We are committed to building a 'speak up' culture where public officials are encouraged to report any conduct that they reasonably believe involves wrongdoing.

Read more about the Public Interest Disclosure Policy

Parliamentary Budget Office

Under the Parliamentary Budget Officer Act 2010, the Presiding Officers of the Parliament are required to appoint a Parliamentary Budget Officer for each State general election. The Parliamentary Budget Officer is accountable to the Parliament, and not to the Executive Government.

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Parliament of NSW Reviews and Reports

In July 2021, the NSW Parliamentary Executive Group announced the engagement of former Sex Discrimination Commissioner Elizabeth Broderick AO to lead an independent review into bullying, harassment, and sexual misconduct in NSW Parliament workplaces.

If you need support as a result of this report or the matters raised in it, please consider contacting the following services:  
Full Stop Australia on 1800 385 578, Lifeline on 13 11 14, Blue Knot Foundation on 1300 657 380, 1800RESPECT, QLife on 1800 184 527 and Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636.

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