Turn on more accessible mode

Turn off more accessible mode

Skip Ribbon Commands

Skip to main content

Turn off Animations

Turn on Animations

Home

Legislative Assembly

The Department

The Clerk and other officers


		The Clerk of the Legislative Assembly The Clerk is the head of the Department of the Legislative Assembly and the principal adviser to the Speaker on procedural issues and the operation of the Chamber. Ms Helen Minnican Clerk of the Legislative Assembly Phone: (02) 9230 2666 [email protected]

		Deputy Clerk The Deputy Clerk supports the Clerk in providing leadership in all aspects of the operation of the Department. Ms Carly Maxwell Deputy Clerk Phone: (02) 9230 2224 [email protected]

		Clerk-Assistant, Scrutiny and Engagement The Clerk-Assistant, Scrutiny and Engagement manages the Committees business unit and is responsible for the Assembly's engagement initiatives. Mr Sam Griffith Clerk-Assistant, Scrutiny and Engagement Phone: (02) 9230 2144 [email protected]

		Clerk-Assistant, Research and Operations The Clerk-Assistant, Research and Operations provides authoritative and independent advice to the Speaker, Speaker’s Panel, Office Holders and Members on Legislative Assembly procedure, enabling them to undertake their parliamentary duties effectively. Mr Jonathan Elliott Clerk-Assistant, Research and Operations Phone: (02) 9230 2223 [email protected]

		Clerk-Assistant, House and Procedure and Serjeant-at-Arms The Clerk-Assistant, House and Procedure manages the House and Procedure business unit, which supports the sittings of the House, provides procedural advice and information to members and other stakeholders, and assists visitors to the Parliamentary Precincts. The Serjeant-at-Arms is the custodian of the Mace and responsible for a number of ceremonial events and security inside and outside of the Chamber, including the preservation of order, at the Speaker's direction, and the management of protocol and programs for visiting dignitaries and delegations. Mr Simon Johnston Clerk-Assistant, House and Procedure and Serjeant-at-Arms Phone: (02) 9230 2696 [email protected]