The Crossbench: Power, Procedure and Passion

The Parliament of New South Wales, located on Macquarie Street, is Australia’s first and oldest Parliament.

Parliament of NSW

Hear from the crossbench of the NSW Legislative Council discuss their unique experiences and stories of collaboration and bipartisanship

Parliament Unpacked is a behind-the-scenes look at the workings of the Parliament and what lies beyond its walls. Learn about the history of the site and the Westminster System of governance, the people that represent us and what happens from day to day in our Parliament.In this latest talk, hear from the crossbench of the NSW Legislative Council about their processes of negotiation, the impacts on legislation and their experiences of working together as representatives of diverse political parties.Learn about the crossbench’s unique experiences and stories of collaboration and bipartisanship, including:<ul><li>How governments implement their electoral mandate while accommodating the interests of minor parties and independents</li><li>The influence minor parties can have on political outcomes</li><li>Whether the crossbench can use their positions to improve legislation or hold governments to account</li></ul>Co-hosted by Clerk of the Legislative Council, David Blunt. The panel includes Robert Borsak MLC, Cate Faehrmann MLC and Mark Latham MLC. This event will be streamed live on YouTube. A link will be circulated prior to the event.

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