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Bicentenary Statements from the President of the Legislative Council

Bicentenary Statements from the President of the Legislative Council

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Share in the President's passion for the bicentenary of the first and oldest legislative body in Australia.

Between now and through 2024, the President will regularly make official 'Bicentenary statements' in the House. Reflecting on important moments, key figures and fascinating facts, you can watch and read the statements below.
​October 2021: OUR 'MAGNA CARTA' MOMENT
On Tuesday 12 October 2021, President Matthew Mason-Cox delivered his inaugural Bicentenary statement, providing an overview of the Legislative Council's plans to celebrate the Bicentenary and describing the formation of the first Council as "Australia's Magna Carta moment".
​Read the full statement here
​Watch the October 2021 statement:
 

​November 2021: HISTORICAL CONTEXT OF THE FIRST LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
On Tuesday 23 November 2021, President Matthew Mason-Cox spoke to the historical context of the Legislative Council's beginnings in the early colony of NSW.
​Read the full statement here
​Watch the November 2021 statement:
 


​May 2022: JUDGING THE MACQUARIES
On Tuesday 10 May 2022, the President reflected on a special event that critically examined the legacy of Governor Lachlan Macquarie – NSW's fifth Governor and a key figure in early colonial history.
Read the full statement here
​Watch the May 2022 statement:


​June 2022: LAUNCH OF 'THE IMMORTALS'
'The Immortals' video series was launched on Thursday 23 June 2022, with the President using the month's Bicentenary statement to announce the release of the first of eight videos exploring the chamber's marble busts.
Read the full statement here
Watch the June 2022 statement:
 


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