The Bicentenary of the NSW Legislative Council fell in 2024, marking 200 years since the newly established Council sat for the first time in 1824 and the birth of the country’s very first legislature. It offered a once-in-lifetime opportunity to reflect on our incredibly rich and complex journey, celebrate our successes and impact, and together imagine a robust parliamentary democracy of the future.
Throughout 2024, members of the public joined us at a host of exciting events. Together, we dived into the fascinating stories from the Council’s past, heard from our members past and present, and learned more about the powers, role and strengths of NSW Parliament’s Upper House. Thank you to all who helped us celebrate this momentous milestone for parliamentary democracy in Australia.
Explore everything relating to our Bicentenary commemorations via the links below, including details of past events, colourful stories from our past, and useful related resources. Follow us on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) to keep up to date with the work of the NSW Legislative Council. |
