Procedural resources

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Rules of the House

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Standing Rules and Orders PDF

The written rules of procedure which provide for the conduct of proceedings in the House including the passage of bills, rules of debate, the maintenance of order, the appointment of committees, and other matters affecting the operation of the House.
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House – Rules, Resolutions, Officeholders and Ministerial Representation PDF

Contains the rules and resolutions which complement the​ standing rules and orders, as well as information relating to officeholders and ministerial representation. This document is routinely updated after each sitting period.
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Committees – Rules, Resolutions and Membership PDF

Contains the establishing resolutions and membership for each of the current committees of the Legislative Council, as well as committee-related rules and resolutions. This document is routinely updated after each sitting period, with information also accessible via each committee's webpage.

Procedural publications

Below is a collection of useful resources about the rules, practices and functions of the Legislative Council. Procedure can be a complex and contextual subject, and no guide can ever provide for every circumstance. If you have any questions regarding these publications please contact the LC Procedure team.

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Annotated Standing Orders of the New South Wales Legislative Council PDF

Comprehensive commentary charting the purpose, development and modern operation of the rules of procedure of the Legislative Council.

New South Wales Legislative Council Practice PDF

Provides comprehensive information on the history, practice, and procedures of the New South Wales Legislative Council.

The House in Review

Provides comprehensive information on the history, practice, and procedures of the New South Wales Legislative Council. The House in Review Provides regular updates of the activities of the New South Wales Legislative Council.

Concise guide to rulings of the President and the Chair of Committees PDF

Provides significant rulings of the President and the Chair of Committees from August 1975 to February 2026​.

NSW Parliamentary record

An alphabetical record of Members of both Houses since 1824, list of Electorates, and and also particulars of Governors, Parliaments, Ministries and Parliamentary officials.

Sessional returns

Comprehensive indexes to the minutes, indexes to papers tabled, and other returns summarising key aspects of business for each parliamentary session.

Casual vacancies in the Legislative Council PDF

A summary of casual vacancies in the Legislative Council since 1978.

Time limits for debates PDF

A summary of debate times of the Legislative Council applicable in the 58th Parliament.

Know Your House Guide PDF

A short guide to Legislative Council procedure.

Procedure manuals

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A Practical Guide for​ Occupants of the Chair PDF

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Manual on Joint Sittings to Fill a Casual Vacancy in the Legislative Council and The Senate PDF

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Legislative Council Sitting Pattern 58th Parliament​​ PDF

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