Legislative Assembly

The NSW Legislative Assembly is the lower house of the Parliament of New South Wales and plays a key role in shaping the laws and policies of the state. It is the House where the NSW Government is formed and where the Premier of NSW sits.

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The Office of the Speaker

​​​​Learn about the Speaker and his role in Parliament

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Role and history of the Legislative Assembly

​​Read about the role, key functions and history of the Legislative Assembly

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The Department

​​​​Learn about the Department and its role in supporting the Legislative Assembly

Get involved with the Assembly

See the sitting day calendar
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Tours, visits and seminars

Find out about visiting the Legislative Assembly, including free public tours and school tours of the Chamber and access details.
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Petitioning the Assembly

Learn about the petition process in the Legislative Assembly, including how to create and submit petitions.
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Committees

Browse the list of all current Parliament Committees by name.
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Engage with the Assembly

Connect with the Legislative Assembly through a variety of outreach initiatives and engagement opportunities.

Assembly Business

View the glossary of common parliamentary terms

Current session bills

Votes and proceedings

Business paper

Questions tracking

Running record

Daily Business Program

Hansard and house papers

Tabled papers

Questions and Answers paper

Statutory instruments

Statistics of the Legislative Assembly

Tabled petitions

Rules and publications of the House

Rules of the House

Learn about the rules of the NSW Legislative Assembly, including standing orders, procedures and sitting day schedules.

Procedural publications

Access procedural publications of the NSW Legislative Assembly.

Sitting day routine of business PDF

Connect with the Assembly

Stay up to date with the latest news from the House and Committees by connecting with us via our social media channels.

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Community Matters

Subscribe to our newsletter about committee inquiries, public hearings and ways to participate in committee work.

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Read the latest news from the Assembly

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

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Committee report on Northern Beaches Hospital links rebuilding trust to concrete reform

The Public Accounts Committee’s report into Northern Beaches Hospital examines serious concerns about the safety and quality of care and sets out 11 recommendations to strengthen accountability, rebuild public trust and support the delivery of

10 Jul 2026

Our annual report wins Gold again!

The NSW Legislative Assembly's 2024-25 Annual has won a Gold Award at the Australasian Reporting Awards.

22 Jun 2026

Committee opens inquiry into the forensic division of the Mental Health Review Tribunal

Inquiry into the NSW Mental Health Review Tribunal’s forensic division examining its operations, recent law changes and management of forensic patients. The Committee is seeking submissions from experts, stakeholders, and the public by 6 July 2026.

18 Jun 2026

Committee calls for limits on electoral signage at voting centres

A NSW Parliament Committee has recommended limits on political signage at voting centres to improve voter accessibility, safety and fairness while reducing election-related waste. The report proposes capping the number of signs displayed near

15 Jun 2026

Frequently asked questions

Who is my local member? How can I find their contact information? 

Your local member is a member of the Legislative Assembly. Search for your electorate on the NSW Electoral Commission website here.

Click on your 'state district' when your result appears, scroll to the 'parliamentary representation' information. Then, find your member in the list of members of the Legislative Assembly.

How do I contact the Premier? 

Use the contact details on NSW Government website to contact ministers, including the Premier.

How do I contact my state member or minister? Can NSW Parliament help me arrange a meeting with them? 

We cannot advise if members/ministers are in the parliamentary precinct or arrange meetings with them.

To request to meet with them, please contact their electorate office or ministerial office.

What time is Question Time? Should I book a place if I want to watch it in person? 

Question Time is at 12pm on Tuesdays and 11am on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

If you want to watch Question Time in person, please call our team on (02) 9230 2219. Question Time is very busy, so we recommend booking in advance to secure your spot.

How do I know what will be discussed in the Legislative Assembly today? 

On each sitting day, a daily business program is published around an hour before the house starts sitting. This will display each bill that will be discussed and other business of the house. The program can be found here: Daily Business Program.

You can see how a usual day is structured by viewing the sitting day routine of business.

Who should I contact for my lost property? 

Please contact the Legislative Assembly Front Desk on (02) 9230 2219.

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