Introduction
This Inquiry was established on 7 July 2011 to inquire into and report on the factors restricting economic and social development in central western New South Wales. The terms of reference for the inquiry were referred by the Minister for Western New South Wales, the Hon Kevin Humphries MP.
The Committee considers that central western New South Wales encompasses the areas surrounding Lithgow, Nyngan, Cobar, Broken Hill, Ivanhoe, West Wyalong and Young. This covers a number of local government areas, including the entire Central West region, and parts of the North Western and Far West regions.
The Committee will accept late submissions until 2 September 2011, submissions can be lodged via the website, by email, post or faxed to 9230 2981.
Legislative Council Report Debate, 31 May 2012 Legislative Council Report Debate, 4 September 2012 Legislative Council Report Debate, 11 September 2012
Terms of reference
Timeline
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| Thu 07 July 2011 | Referred |
| Fri 02 September 2011 | Submissions closed |
| Mon 12 September 2011 | Hearing - Macquarie Room, New South Wales Parliament, Macquarie Street, Sydney |
| Wed 02 November 2011 | Hearing - Parkes Shire Library & Cultural Centre, Parkes Shire Library & Cultural Centre |
| Thu 03 November 2011 | Hearing - Parkes Shire Library & Cultural Centre, Parkes Shire Library & Cultural Centre |
| Fri 04 November 2011 | Hearing - Broken Hill City Council Chambers, Broken Hill City Council Chambers |
| Fri 09 March 2012 | Hearing - Macquarie Room, New South Wales Parliament, Macquarie Street, Sydney |
| Thu 31 May 2012 | Final Report |
| Tue 15 January 2013 | Government Response to Final Report |
Submissions
Submissions to this inquiry closed on 02 Sep 2011.
Hearings and transcripts
| Date | Venue details | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 12 September 2011 | Macquarie Room, New South Wales Parliament, Macquarie Street, Sydney | View schedule | View transcript |
| Wed 02 November 2011 | Parkes Shire Library & Cultural Centre, Parkes Shire Library & Cultural Centre | View schedule | View transcript |
| Thu 03 November 2011 | Parkes Shire Library & Cultural Centre, Parkes Shire Library & Cultural Centre | View schedule | View transcript |
| Fri 04 November 2011 | Broken Hill City Council Chambers, Broken Hill City Council Chambers | View schedule | View transcript |
| Fri 09 March 2012 | Macquarie Room, New South Wales Parliament, Macquarie Street, Sydney | View schedule | View transcript |
Reports and government responses
Government response – Report No. 36 – Standing Committee on State Development – Economic and social development in central western New South Wales
- Tabled date:
- Tue 15 January 2013
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Report No. 36 – Standing Committee on State Development – Economic and social development in central western New South Wales
- Tabled date:
- Thu 31 May 2012
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