Introduction
The Legislation Review Committee reviews Bills and regulations in accordance with sections 8A and 9 of the Legislation Review Act 1987.
Members
- Chair:
- Lynda Voltz (Australian Labor Party, Legislative Assembly)
- Deputy Chair:
- Maryanne Stuart (Australian Labor Party, Legislative Assembly)
- Members:
- Donna Davis (Australian Labor Party, Legislative Assembly)
- Nathan Hagarty (Australian Labor Party, Legislative Assembly)
- Sue Higginson (The Greens, Legislative Council)
- Dave Layzell (The Nationals, Legislative Assembly)
- Jacqui Munro (Liberal Party, Legislative Council)
- Cameron Murphy (Australian Labor Party, Legislative Council)
Legislation Review Digests
| Digest | Tabled date | |
|---|---|---|
| Legislation Review Digest No. 40 of 58 | Tue 03 February 2026 | View digest |
| Legislation Review Digest No. 41 of 58 | Tue 10 February 2026 | View digest |
| Legislation Review Digest No. 42 of 58 | Tue 17 March 2026 | View digest |
| Legislation Review Digest No. 43 of 58 | Tue 24 March 2026 | View digest |
| Legislation Review Digest No. 44 of 58 | Tue 05 May 2026 | View digest |
| Legislation Review Digest No. 45 of 58 | Tue 12 May 2026 | View digest |
| Legislation Review Digest No. 46 of 58 | Tue 26 May 2026 | View digest |
| Legislation Review Digest No. 47 of 58 | Tue 02 June 2026 | View digest |
| Legislation Review Digest No. 48 of 58 | Tue 23 June 2026 | View digest |
Inquiries
Records of earlier inquiries undertaken by the committee:
| Start date | Inquiry |
|---|---|
| Tue 12 May 2020 | Compilations of COVID-related Bill and Regulation reports from 2020-2022 |
| Tue 20 June 2017 | Operation of the Legislation Review Act 1987 |
| Mon 10 May 2010 | Public interest and the rule of law |
| Thu 08 June 2006 | Strict and absolute liability |
| Sat 01 April 2006 | The right to silence |
| Fri 15 August 2003 | Annual Reviews 2004 - 2007 |
Reports and government responses
Reports and government responses tabled by the committee:
| Inquiry | Report tabled | Government response due |
|---|---|---|
| Compilations of COVID-related Bill and Regulation reports from 2020-2022 | Tue 15 November 2022 | — |
| Operation of the Legislation Review Act 1987 | Thu 22 November 2018 | Tue 14 September 2021 |
| Public interest and the rule of law | Thu 02 December 2010 | — |
| Annual Reviews 2004 - 2007 | Tue 24 June 2008 | — |
| Strict and absolute liability | Tue 17 October 2006 | — |
| The right to silence | Thu 08 June 2006 | — |
Resolution establishing the committee
Extracts from Votes and Proceedings No. 12, Thursday 22 June 2023, item 16
16 PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEES
Mr Ron Hoenig moved, by leave, That the following motions for the establishment of Parliamentary committees and the appointment of members be agreed to:
(6) Legislation Review Committee
That:
(1) In accordance with section 5 of the Legislation Review Act 1987, the following members of the Legislative Assembly be appointed to serve on the Legislation Review Committee: Ms Donna Davis, Mr Nathan Hagarty, Ms Maryanne Stuart, Ms Lynda Voltz, and Mr Dave Layzell.
(2) The Committee have leave to make visits of inspection within the State of New South Wales and other States and Territories of Australia.
(3) A message be sent acquainting the Legislative Council with the resolution and requesting the Legislative Council appoint three of its members to serve on the Committee.
Question put and passed.
Legislative Council Minutes No. 15 - Thursday 29 June 2023, item 22
22 JOINT COMMITTEES
Ms Sharpe moved, by leave and without notice: That Government business orders of the day nos 5 to 9 and 11 to 12 on the Notice Paper relating to the appointment of joint statutory and joint standing committees be considered in globo.
Question put and passed. Ms Sharpe then moved:
(5) Legislation Review Committee
(1) That under section 4 of the Legislation Review Act 1987, a joint committee known as the Legislation Review Committee be appointed.
(2) That under section 5(1)(a) of the Act, Ms Higginson, Ms Munro and Mr Murphy be appointed to serve on the committee as members of the Legislative Council.
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