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The Deputy President

The Deputy President



Deputy President of the Legislative Council


On 9 May 2023 the Honourable (Rod) Rodney John Roberts MLC was elected as the Deputy President of the New South Wales Legislative Council.

The role of the Deputy President
The Deputy President and Chair of Committees acts as President when the President is absent, and may exercise and perform all the powers, authorities, duties and functions of the President.

The Deputy President may also take the chair in the Legislative Council when requested by the President to do so. When in the chair the Deputy President exercises the same authority and has the same duties and powers as the President.

In addition, the Chair of Committees presides over the consideration of bills, including amendments to bill, in a committee of the whole House.

The Deputy President is elected by the House in a similar manner to the President.

More information on the role of the Deputy President and Chair of Committees
New South Wales Legislative Council Practice, Chapter 6.

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