Introduction
This Select Committee was established on 6 August 2025 to inquire into and report on rural housing and second dwellings reform.
Video recordings of hearings, where available, can be found on the NSW Parliament's YouTube channel.
The committee received approximately 154 short submissions which are available in two documents Short Submissions (Public) and Short Submissions (Name suppressed)
Members
- Chair:
- John Ruddick (Libertarian Party, Legislative Council)
- Deputy Chair:
- Scott Farlow (Liberal Party, Legislative Council)
- Members:
- Mark Buttigieg (Australian Labor Party, Legislative Council)
- Anthony D'Adam (Australian Labor Party, Legislative Council)
- Wes Fang (The Nationals, Legislative Council)
- Sue Higginson (The Greens, Legislative Council)
- Emily Suvaal (Australian Labor Party, Legislative Council)
Inquiries
During the current parliament, the following inquiries have been undertaken by the committee:
| Start date | Inquiry |
|---|---|
| Wed 06 August 2025 | Rural housing and second dwellings reform |
Reports and government responses
During the current parliament, the following reports and government responses have been tabled:
| Inquiry | Report tabled | Government response due |
|---|---|---|
| Rural housing and second dwellings reform | Mon 30 March 2026 | Due on Tue 30 June 2026 |
Resolution establishing the committee
Minutes, NSW Legislative Council, 6 August 2025, item 58.
Contact us
Alice Wood
- Role:
- Principal Council Officer
- Phone:
- 9230 3729
- Email:
- ruralhousing@parliament.nsw.gov.au
Shaza Barbar
- Role:
- Director Committees
- Phone:
- 9230 3067
- Email:
- ruralhousing@parliament.nsw.gov.au
Philip Kolotas
- Role:
- Administration Officer
- Phone:
- 9230 2215
- Email:
- ruralhousing@parliament.nsw.gov.au