New South Wales Parliament

The New South Wales Parliament is the bicameral legislature of the Australian state of New South Wales, consisting of the Legislative Assembly (lower house) and the Legislative Council (upper house). It is responsible for enacting laws, overseeing the government, and representing the interests of the people of New South Wales. The NSW Parliament is currently newsworthy due to allegations of misconduct and public protests. Specifically, Greens MLC Sue Higginson has alleged that Corrective Services illegally monitored her phone calls with prisoners and subsequently threatened those inmates who sought her assistance. This raises concerns about potential breaches of privacy and ethical conduct within the corrections system. Furthermore, protests have occurred in Sydney against the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog, highlighting public sentiment on international issues and potentially influencing parliamentary debates or resolutions. These events underscore the Parliament's role in addressing both internal governance issues and external relations.