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BREAKING: Expanded police powers over protests, new restrictions on terror symbols and some gun law reform takes effect | #nswpol
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Emergency session: what new laws have passed?
The Terrorism and Other Legislation Amendment Bill is an omnibus bill, containing the government’s proposed gun law reform (through changes…
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December 24, 2025 at 4:26 AM
BREAKING: Expanded police powers over protests, new restrictions on terror symbols and some gun law reform takes effect | #nswpol
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BREAKING: Government's omnibus bill passes Legislative Assembly | #nswpol
The emergency session of parliament continues tomorrow in the Legislative Council, where the bill is expected to face further amendments from all parties and independents.
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The emergency session of parliament continues tomorrow in the Legislative Council, where the bill is expected to face further amendments from all parties and independents.
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Emergency session: what new laws are being debated?
The Terrorism and Other Legislation Amendment Bill is an omnibus bill, containing the government’s proposed gun law reform (through changes…
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December 22, 2025 at 11:58 AM
BREAKING: Government's omnibus bill passes Legislative Assembly | #nswpol
The emergency session of parliament continues tomorrow in the Legislative Council, where the bill is expected to face further amendments from all parties and independents.
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The emergency session of parliament continues tomorrow in the Legislative Council, where the bill is expected to face further amendments from all parties and independents.
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BREAKING: NSW Nationals will oppose government's omnibus bill, SMH reports | #nswpol
The party had confirmed they would not support a tightening of gun laws, but it had been unclear whether only relevant parts would be opposed.
The party had confirmed they would not support a tightening of gun laws, but it had been unclear whether only relevant parts would be opposed.
December 21, 2025 at 10:56 PM
BREAKING: NSW Nationals will oppose government's omnibus bill, SMH reports | #nswpol
The party had confirmed they would not support a tightening of gun laws, but it had been unclear whether only relevant parts would be opposed.
The party had confirmed they would not support a tightening of gun laws, but it had been unclear whether only relevant parts would be opposed.
BREAKING: Police will have the power to remove face coverings of people suspected of committing any offence during a public assembly, under proposed new laws | #nswpol
Previously, these powers applied only to suspected indictable offenders.
Previously, these powers applied only to suspected indictable offenders.
December 20, 2025 at 1:23 AM
BREAKING: Police will have the power to remove face coverings of people suspected of committing any offence during a public assembly, under proposed new laws | #nswpol
Previously, these powers applied only to suspected indictable offenders.
Previously, these powers applied only to suspected indictable offenders.
Faith and community leaders asked by NSW Government to sign statement in solidarity with Jewish Australians | #nswpol
The statement includes pledges to ‘stand united against antisemitism, racism and hate’ and ‘to uphold our democratic values and freedoms’.
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The statement includes pledges to ‘stand united against antisemitism, racism and hate’ and ‘to uphold our democratic values and freedoms’.
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December 18, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Faith and community leaders asked by NSW Government to sign statement in solidarity with Jewish Australians | #nswpol
The statement includes pledges to ‘stand united against antisemitism, racism and hate’ and ‘to uphold our democratic values and freedoms’.
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The statement includes pledges to ‘stand united against antisemitism, racism and hate’ and ‘to uphold our democratic values and freedoms’.
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BREAKING: Urgent legislation to be introduced to parliament next week, Premier announces | #nswpol
Caps on firearms will be included in gun law reform, while Minns considers powers for the Police Commissioner to reject protest authorisation following terror designations.
Caps on firearms will be included in gun law reform, while Minns considers powers for the Police Commissioner to reject protest authorisation following terror designations.
December 17, 2025 at 3:15 AM
BREAKING: Urgent legislation to be introduced to parliament next week, Premier announces | #nswpol
Caps on firearms will be included in gun law reform, while Minns considers powers for the Police Commissioner to reject protest authorisation following terror designations.
Caps on firearms will be included in gun law reform, while Minns considers powers for the Police Commissioner to reject protest authorisation following terror designations.
Sloane criticises NSW Labor's inconsistent position on gun laws | #nswpol
On ABC Radio Sydney, the Opposition Leader highlighted the government's initial support earlier this year for a Shooters Party bill that would have enshrined a right to hunt.
On ABC Radio Sydney, the Opposition Leader highlighted the government's initial support earlier this year for a Shooters Party bill that would have enshrined a right to hunt.
December 16, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Sloane criticises NSW Labor's inconsistent position on gun laws | #nswpol
On ABC Radio Sydney, the Opposition Leader highlighted the government's initial support earlier this year for a Shooters Party bill that would have enshrined a right to hunt.
On ABC Radio Sydney, the Opposition Leader highlighted the government's initial support earlier this year for a Shooters Party bill that would have enshrined a right to hunt.
Greens’ Justice spokes. calls on politicians to stand up to the ‘strong […] influence of the gun lobby’ | #nswpol
Sue Higginson said ‘it’s unfathomable that a young man had been examined by ASIO […] and yet his father was able to […] register six firearms’.
Sue Higginson said ‘it’s unfathomable that a young man had been examined by ASIO […] and yet his father was able to […] register six firearms’.
December 16, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Greens’ Justice spokes. calls on politicians to stand up to the ‘strong […] influence of the gun lobby’ | #nswpol
Sue Higginson said ‘it’s unfathomable that a young man had been examined by ASIO […] and yet his father was able to […] register six firearms’.
Sue Higginson said ‘it’s unfathomable that a young man had been examined by ASIO […] and yet his father was able to […] register six firearms’.
BREAKING: Sydney Opera House sails lit with image of Chanukah menorah | #nswpol
Premier Chris Minns says projecting the holiday symbol is a 'simple but powerful gesture' of solidarity with Jewish Australians.
Premier Chris Minns says projecting the holiday symbol is a 'simple but powerful gesture' of solidarity with Jewish Australians.
December 15, 2025 at 10:49 AM
BREAKING: Sydney Opera House sails lit with image of Chanukah menorah | #nswpol
Premier Chris Minns says projecting the holiday symbol is a 'simple but powerful gesture' of solidarity with Jewish Australians.
Premier Chris Minns says projecting the holiday symbol is a 'simple but powerful gesture' of solidarity with Jewish Australians.
BREAKING: Kellie Sloane will be elected state Opposition Leader | #nswpol
The Daily Telegraph is reporting that Alister Henskens will not be contesting at tomorrow's NSW Liberal party room meeting.
The Daily Telegraph is reporting that Alister Henskens will not be contesting at tomorrow's NSW Liberal party room meeting.
November 20, 2025 at 9:41 AM
BREAKING: Kellie Sloane will be elected state Opposition Leader | #nswpol
The Daily Telegraph is reporting that Alister Henskens will not be contesting at tomorrow's NSW Liberal party room meeting.
The Daily Telegraph is reporting that Alister Henskens will not be contesting at tomorrow's NSW Liberal party room meeting.
BREAKING: NSW Nationals leader unexpectedly resigns | #nswpol
Dugald Saunders's resignation comes amid a potential split in the NSW Coalition over its net zero emissions target policy, which internal polling suggests remains popular.
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Dugald Saunders's resignation comes amid a potential split in the NSW Coalition over its net zero emissions target policy, which internal polling suggests remains popular.
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Leaked Liberal polling warns of electoral peril if NSW Coalition walks away from net zero
“Ditching net zero means electoral wipe out in Sydney”: Internal polling reveals voters strongly support reducing emissions by 2050.
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November 17, 2025 at 1:19 AM
BREAKING: NSW Nationals leader unexpectedly resigns | #nswpol
Dugald Saunders's resignation comes amid a potential split in the NSW Coalition over its net zero emissions target policy, which internal polling suggests remains popular.
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Dugald Saunders's resignation comes amid a potential split in the NSW Coalition over its net zero emissions target policy, which internal polling suggests remains popular.
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NSW Liberal leader’s popularity increases to highest level since election, suggests new Resolve poll | #nswpol
It also suggests Mark Speakman is evenly popular among age brackets, while NSW Labor Premier Chris Minns remains much more preferred among those aged 55+.
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It also suggests Mark Speakman is evenly popular among age brackets, while NSW Labor Premier Chris Minns remains much more preferred among those aged 55+.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:00 AM
NSW Liberal leader’s popularity increases to highest level since election, suggests new Resolve poll | #nswpol
It also suggests Mark Speakman is evenly popular among age brackets, while NSW Labor Premier Chris Minns remains much more preferred among those aged 55+.
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It also suggests Mark Speakman is evenly popular among age brackets, while NSW Labor Premier Chris Minns remains much more preferred among those aged 55+.
www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw...
BREAKING: Police arrest, use pepper spray against protesters outside Darling Harbour weapons expo | #nswpol
Palestine Action Group organiser Josh Lees told Nine they were there to 'peacefully protest against an evil weapons convention of war criminals'.
Palestine Action Group organiser Josh Lees told Nine they were there to 'peacefully protest against an evil weapons convention of war criminals'.
November 3, 2025 at 9:19 PM
BREAKING: Police arrest, use pepper spray against protesters outside Darling Harbour weapons expo | #nswpol
Palestine Action Group organiser Josh Lees told Nine they were there to 'peacefully protest against an evil weapons convention of war criminals'.
Palestine Action Group organiser Josh Lees told Nine they were there to 'peacefully protest against an evil weapons convention of war criminals'.
Premier Chris Minns addresses two summits on opposite sides of Sydney, praising Kevin Rudd and Mark Speakman | #nswpol
His speeches at the Sydney Investment Summit and the UDIA NSW conference promoted entrepreneurship and the government's achievements on planning reform.
His speeches at the Sydney Investment Summit and the UDIA NSW conference promoted entrepreneurship and the government's achievements on planning reform.
October 30, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Premier Chris Minns addresses two summits on opposite sides of Sydney, praising Kevin Rudd and Mark Speakman | #nswpol
His speeches at the Sydney Investment Summit and the UDIA NSW conference promoted entrepreneurship and the government's achievements on planning reform.
His speeches at the Sydney Investment Summit and the UDIA NSW conference promoted entrepreneurship and the government's achievements on planning reform.
BREAKING: Government delivers formal response to last year's Drug Summit | #nswpol
It says it is awaiting recommendations from an expert working group on considerations around a legislated medical defence for drivers using medically prescribed cannabis.
It says it is awaiting recommendations from an expert working group on considerations around a legislated medical defence for drivers using medically prescribed cannabis.
October 27, 2025 at 11:33 PM
BREAKING: Government delivers formal response to last year's Drug Summit | #nswpol
It says it is awaiting recommendations from an expert working group on considerations around a legislated medical defence for drivers using medically prescribed cannabis.
It says it is awaiting recommendations from an expert working group on considerations around a legislated medical defence for drivers using medically prescribed cannabis.
EXCLUSIVE: Shadow planning minister sits down and talks housing | #nswpol
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October 27, 2025 at 6:01 PM
EXCLUSIVE: Shadow planning minister sits down and talks housing | #nswpol
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BREAKING: Northern Beaches Hospital set to transfer to public system by mid next year | #nswpol
The NSW government has reached an in-principle agreement with private operator Healthscope's receivers that offers current staff a transition to NSW Health.
The NSW government has reached an in-principle agreement with private operator Healthscope's receivers that offers current staff a transition to NSW Health.
October 20, 2025 at 9:08 PM
BREAKING: Northern Beaches Hospital set to transfer to public system by mid next year | #nswpol
The NSW government has reached an in-principle agreement with private operator Healthscope's receivers that offers current staff a transition to NSW Health.
The NSW government has reached an in-principle agreement with private operator Healthscope's receivers that offers current staff a transition to NSW Health.
Anti-protest law ruled unconstitutional by Supreme Court | #nswpol
The amendment to allow police officers to disperse protests 'in or near' places of worship was challenged by Palestine Action Group organiser Josh Lees.
The amendment to allow police officers to disperse protests 'in or near' places of worship was challenged by Palestine Action Group organiser Josh Lees.
October 16, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Anti-protest law ruled unconstitutional by Supreme Court | #nswpol
The amendment to allow police officers to disperse protests 'in or near' places of worship was challenged by Palestine Action Group organiser Josh Lees.
The amendment to allow police officers to disperse protests 'in or near' places of worship was challenged by Palestine Action Group organiser Josh Lees.
Kiama by-election: Labor MP formally elected | #nswpol
Today's distribution of preferences elects Katelin McInerney with ~60.19% of votes in count.
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Today's distribution of preferences elects Katelin McInerney with ~60.19% of votes in count.
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September 30, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Kiama by-election: Labor MP formally elected | #nswpol
Today's distribution of preferences elects Katelin McInerney with ~60.19% of votes in count.
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Today's distribution of preferences elects Katelin McInerney with ~60.19% of votes in count.
View full results 🔗👇
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BREAKING: Labor wins Kiama by-election | #nswpol
Three leading psephologists, Kevin Bonham, William Bowe and Ben Raue, have all called the result by 7:45 PM.
Three leading psephologists, Kevin Bonham, William Bowe and Ben Raue, have all called the result by 7:45 PM.
September 13, 2025 at 9:48 AM
BREAKING: Labor wins Kiama by-election | #nswpol
Three leading psephologists, Kevin Bonham, William Bowe and Ben Raue, have all called the result by 7:45 PM.
Three leading psephologists, Kevin Bonham, William Bowe and Ben Raue, have all called the result by 7:45 PM.