Introduction
Portfolio Committee No. 6 – Transport and the Arts was established on 10 May 2023 in the 58th Parliament to inquire into and report on any matters relevant to the public administration of:
- Special Minister of State, Transport, Arts, Music and the Night-time Economy
- Roads and Regional Transport
Please contact the secretariat if you need assistance to find information from a previous Parliament.
Members
- Chair:
- Cate Faehrmann (The Greens, Legislative Council)
- Deputy Chair:
- Mark Banasiak (Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party, Legislative Council)
- Members:
- Anthony D'Adam (Australian Labor Party, Legislative Council)
- Sarah Kaine (Australian Labor Party, Legislative Council)
- Bob Nanva (Australian Labor Party, Legislative Council)
- Nichole Overall (The Nationals, Legislative Council)
- Natalie Ward (Liberal Party, Legislative Council)
Inquiries
During the current parliament, the following inquiries have been undertaken by the committee:
| Start date | Inquiry |
|---|---|
| Wed 24 June 2026 | Budget Estimates 2026-2027 |
| Thu 23 October 2025 | Structure and funding of the arts, music, night-time economy, and transport portfolios |
| Thu 26 June 2025 | Budget Estimates 2025-2026 |
| Thu 20 June 2024 | Budget Estimates 2024-2025 |
| Thu 06 June 2024 | Use of e-scooters, e-bikes and related mobility options |
| Wed 07 February 2024 | Impact of the Rozelle Interchange |
| Tue 12 September 2023 | Budget Estimates 2023-2024 |
| Mon 07 August 2023 | Current and future public transport needs in Western Sydney |
| Mon 07 August 2023 | Pressures on heavy vehicle drivers and their impact in New South Wales |
Records of earlier inquiries undertaken by the committee:
Reports and government responses
During the current parliament, the following reports and government responses have been tabled:
| Inquiry | Report tabled | Government response due |
|---|---|---|
| Budget Estimates 2025-2026 | Mon 22 June 2026 | — |
| Structure and funding of the arts, music, night-time economy, and transport portfolios | Wed 29 April 2026 | Wed 29 July 2026 |
| Budget Estimates 2024-2025 | Fri 27 June 2025 | — |
| Use of e-scooters, e-bikes and related mobility options | Thu 13 February 2025 | Tue 13 May 2025 |
| Impact of the Rozelle Interchange | Mon 15 July 2024 | Tue 15 October 2024 |
| Budget Estimates 2023-2024 | Thu 27 June 2024 | — |
| Current and future public transport needs in Western Sydney | Mon 29 April 2024 | Mon 29 July 2024 |
| Pressures on heavy vehicle drivers and their impact in New South Wales | Fri 16 February 2024 | Thu 16 May 2024 |
Reports and government responses tabled by the committee:
Resolution establishing the committee
58th Parliament
Resolved 10 May 2023, Minutes No 2, Item 67, pp 65-67, as amended 24 May 2023, Minutes No. 5, Item 12, p 108, 23 August 2023, Minutes No. 20, Item 11, p 386, 11 October 2023, Minutes No. 29, Item 11, p 558, and 19 March 2025, Minutes No. 93, Item 14.
Contact us
Tina Mrozowska
- Role:
- Council Officer
- Phone:
- 9230 3775
- Email:
- portfoliocommittee6@parliament.nsw.gov.au