Thursday 26 March 2026
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MEETING OF THE HOUSE
| At 10.00 am
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NOTICES OF MOTION (GENERAL BUSINESS)
| Commenced 10.02 am
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| MESSAGE FROM THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL | At 10.17 am |
Regarding a proposed referral to the Independent Commission Against Corruption
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Second Reading: Motion of Ms Hannan; resumption of the interrupted second reading speech.
| Debate adjourned.
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Introduction First Reading: Motion of Mr Butler
| Agreed to.
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Second Reading: Motion of Mr Butler
| Debate adjourned.
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Notice of motion, called on and postponed by Mr Provest
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Introduction First Reading: Motion of Dr McGirr
| Agreed to.
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Second Reading: Motion of Dr McGirr
| Second reading speech interrupted.
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Second Reading: Motion of Mr Butler; resumption of the interrupted debate
| Debate interrupted.
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| The Temporary Speaker left the Chair | 10.50 am - 11.00 am |
| MINISTERIAL ARRANGEMENT | Commenced 11.08 am
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| QUESTION TIME | Commenced 11.09 am
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SUSPENSION OF STANDING AND SESSIONAL ORDERS
| At 12.15 pm
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PASSAGE OF THE SURVEILLANCE DEVICES AMENDMENT (PUBLIC INTEREST EXEMPTIONS) BILL 2026
| Commenced 12.23 pm |
Mr Daley moved, That this House:
(1) Calls on the Liberal-National Coalition to support the immediate passage of the Surveillance Devices Amendment (Public Interest Exceptions) Bill 2026 in the Legislative Council which is crucial to the investigation of corruption in NSW. (2) Calls on the Liberal-National Coalition to stop holding up the investigation of corruption in NSW by adding amendments to unrelated laws that are impeding the passage of this bill. (3) Notes that the amendments circulated in the Legislative Council by the Liberal-National Coalition on the 23rd of March 2026 would render the bill unworkable and of no assistance to the Independent Commission Against Corruption, if adopted.
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Mr Hagarty moved that the question be now put.
| Agreed to on division (Ayes: 51 / Noes: 34)
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| COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP | Commenced 1.43 pm |
Mr Hoenig moved, That Mr Edmond Atalla be appointed to serve on the Legislative Assembly Committee on Public Responsibility in place of Mr Gregory Charles Warren, discharged.
| Agreed to.
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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL ORDER FOR PAPERS - VIRTUAL STOCK FENCING
| At 1.43 pm
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SUSPENSION OF STANDING AND SESSIONAL ORDERS
| At 1.49 pm
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| PLACING OR DISPOSAL OF BUSINESS - LAPSING OF GENERAL BUSINESS | At 1.50 pm
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The Speaker advised the House that in accordance with Standing Order 105, General Business Order of the Day (for Bills), Road Legislation Amendment (E-Bike Regulation) Bill, had lapsed.
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Second Reading: Motion of Mr Butler; resumption of the interrupted debate
| Agreed to.
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Consideration in detail
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Mr Roberts, by leave, moved amendments 1 and 2 on sheet c2026-038A
| Agreed to.
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Second Reading: Motion of Ms Shetty; resumption of the adjourned debate
| Debate interrupted.
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ALBURY INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
| Commenced 3.08 pm |
Resumption of the interrupted debate: Mr Clancy moved, That this House:
(1) Notes the continued population growth in Albury and surrounding communities, including Thurgoona, and the resulting increase in traffic volumes on key arterial roads. (2) Acknowledges the importance of timely and well-planned road infrastructure in supporting regional liveability, economic activity and community safety. (3) Calls on the Government to fund upgrades to the Thurgoona Drive interchange and ensure other regional infrastructure projects are progressed in a timely manner to support local families, businesses and future growth. |
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Mr Harris moved, that the motion be amended by omitting paragraph (3) with a view to inserting instead:
"(3) Notes that the New South Wales Government is getting on with the job with the Gunner Drive interchange upgrade now in the planning phase and progressing with other regional infrastructure projects in a timely manner to support local families, businesses and future growth.
(4) Notes that the former Coalition government did not have any election commitments for any new money for regional roads in the first two years of this term."
| Agreed to on division (Ayes: 53 / Noes: 31)
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BUDGET ESTIMATES AND RELATED PAPERS 2025-2026
| Commenced 3.47 pm |
Motion of Mr Mehan - That this House take note of the Budget Estimates and related papers for 2025-2026; resumption of the interrupted debate. | Debate interrupted.
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| SUSPENSION OF STANDING AND SESSIONAL ORDERS | Commenced 4.01pm
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Mr Hoenig moved that standing and sessional orders be suspended to permit: (1) That the routine of business for today 26 March 2026 be amended to provide that:
(a) If any messages from the Legislative Council regarding Government Business are received before or during private members statements, business before the House to be interrupted, for the consideration of the messages, and to resume once the consideration of the messages has concluded.
(b) If required, the House to continue to sit after the conclusion of private members statements to consider any messages from the Legislative Council regarding Government Business, including the option for the Speaker to leave and resume the Chair on the ringing of one long bell, with the House to adjourn without motion moved once consideration of the messages has concluded.
| Agreed to
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| DEBATE ON PETITION SIGNED BY 20,000 OR MORE PERSONS | Commenced 4.02 pm |
Petition—from certain citizens requesting the Legislative Assembly to: (1) Refrain from classifying, describing, or regulating licensed, law-abiding firearms owners in a manner that associates them with terrorism or extremist activity; and (2) Ensure that firearms policy and legislation is proportionate, evidence-based, and clearly distinguishes licensed firearms owners from criminal or terrorist actors. (Mr Butler)
Question proposed—That the House take note of the petition.
| Agreed to
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| COMMUNITY RECOGNITION STATEMENTS | Commenced 4.54pm
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| PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS | Commenced 5.26 pm
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| MESSAGE FROM THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL | At 5.40 pm
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| PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS | Commenced 5.40 pm
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| SPEAKER LEFT THE CHAIR | At 6.38 pm |
| THE HOUSE ASSEMBLED ON THE RINGING OF ONE LONG BELL | At 9.40 pm
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| MESSAGE FROM THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL | At 9.40 pm |
| Returning the Surveillance Devices Amendment (Public Interest Exceptions) Bill 2026with amendments | Ordered to be considered forthwith
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Consideration of Legislative Council amendments.
| Agreed to.
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| ADJOURNMENT | At 9.44 pm
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