About the Department of the Legislative Assembly

Staff of the Department of the Legislative Assembly are committed to supporting parliamentary democracy

and protecting the institution, meeting the high level of trust placed in them by Members and the communities they represent.

Our vision

To be leaders in the delivery of parliamentary democracy and community engagement.

Our values

	Integrity	Excellence	Respect
	We are honest and ethical. We are impartial and apolitical.	We are professional and work efficiently and effectively to deliver results. We are always looking to add value, improve and innovate.	We are respectful to one another, to Members and to our stakeholders. We respect the institution of Parliament, which we act to preserve and progress for the lasting benefit of the people of New South Wales.

Our role

We support the House, its committees and Members without taking sides, provide clear and accurate information to the public, and help people engage with Parliament.

Our main work is to:

support the sittings of the House
help Members carry out their roles as elected representatives and lawmakers
give advice on parliamentary law, procedures and practice
create, publish and maintain the official records of the House and its committees
publish clear information about the Legislative Assembly, how it works and its procedures
provide administrative and research support to parliamentary committees
promote the work of parliamentary committees
engage with the community about the Legislative Assembly and the Parliament
manage relationships with other parliaments in Australia and around the world
support meetings and events held within the parliamentary precinct.

Our stakeholders

Our main stakeholders are:

Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
Members, their staff and the NSW communities they represent
Executive Government and public sector agencies
individuals and organisations that engage with the Assembly and its committees.

Our Corporate Plan Our Corporate Plan 2023–2027 explains what the Department does, what it aims to achieve, and how it will support the Parliament over this period. It sets out the Department’s key priorities and guides how we work to support Members, uphold parliamentary democracy, and meet the expectations of the community.	Our Public Engagement Strategy The Department of the Legislative Assembly promotes the business of the Legislative Assembly, supports our members, and enhances participation in parliamentary proceedings. The three Departments of the NSW Parliament work together to build trust and increase engagement with the NSW Parliament.