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'''New South Wales politics''' takes place in context of bicameral parliamentary system.
'''New South Wales politics''' takes place in context of bicameral parliamentary system.
The main parties are the [[Liberal Party of Australia (New South Wales Division)|Liberal]] and [[National Party of Australia - NSW|National]] parties of the governing [[Coalition (Australia)|Coalition]] and the [[Australian Labor Party (NSW Branch)|Australian Labor Party]]. Other minor political parties include the [[Greens New South Wales|Greens]], [[Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party]] and the [[Christian Democratic Party (Australia)|Christian Democratic Party]].
The main parties are the [[Liberal Party of Australia (New South Wales Division)|Liberal]] and [[National Party of Australia – NSW|National]] parties of the governing [[Coalition (Australia)|Coalition]] and the [[Australian Labor Party (New South Wales Branch)|Australian Labor Party]]. Other minor political parties include the [[Greens New South Wales|Greens]], [[Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party]] and the [[Christian Democratic Party (Australia)|Christian Democratic Party]].


The New South Wales government is sometimes referred to informally as "the bear pit", as a mark of perceived unruly behaviour within the parliamentary chambers, and 'Macquarie Street', a [[metonymy|metonym]] of the [[Macquarie Street, Sydney|street of that name]] where [[Parliament House, Sydney|Parliament House]] is located, in [[Sydney]]'s CBD.
The New South Wales government is sometimes referred to informally as "the bear pit", as a mark of perceived unruly behaviour within the parliamentary chambers, and 'Macquarie Street', a [[metonymy|metonym]] of the [[Macquarie Street, Sydney|street of that name]] where [[Parliament House, Sydney|Parliament House]] is located, in [[Sydney]]'s CBD.


==Government==
==Government==
{{main article|Government of New South Wales}}
{{main|Government of New South Wales}}
The Australian state of [[New South Wales]] has a [[bicameral]] parliament. The Legislative Assembly (lower house) is composed of 93 members of parliament, each of whom represents a single electorate. The voting system is [[Australian electoral system|preferential]]. Until the mid-1990s, members of the Assembly served for up to four years<!--mention Wran govt's change of max. term from 3 to 4 in the ?80s-->, until the [[Nick Greiner|Greiner]] government made terms a fixed length of four years. The Legislative Council (upper house) comprises 42 members, who serve terms of 8 years. The [[Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom|Queen of Australia]] is represented by the [[Governor of New South Wales|governor]], who formally appoints the premier, as nominated by the majority party in the Assembly.
The Australian state of [[New South Wales]] has a [[bicameral]] parliament. The Legislative Assembly (lower house) is composed of 93 members of parliament, each of whom represents a single electorate. The voting system is [[Australian electoral system|preferential]]. Until the mid-1990s, members of the Assembly served for up to four years<!--mention Wran govt's change of max. term from 3 to 4 in the ?80s-->, until the [[Nick Greiner|Greiner]] government made terms a fixed length of four years. The Legislative Council (upper house) comprises 42 members, who serve terms of 8 years. The [[Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom|Queen of Australia]] is represented by the [[Governor of New South Wales|governor]], who formally appoints the premier, as nominated by the majority party in the Assembly.


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The [[premier of New South Wales]] is currently The Hon. [[Gladys Berejiklian]], of the [[Liberal Party of Australia (New South Wales Division)|Liberal Party]]. Berejiklian is the 45th Premier who assumed office on 23 January 2017 after the resignation of Mike Baird. This follows a succession of resignations as Baird succeeded [[Barry O'Farrell]], who served as premier after a landslide election win at the [[New South Wales state election, 2011|2011 election]]. O'Farrell was forced to resign following an unfortunate appearance at the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption. The [[Deputy Premier of New South Wales]], currently [[National Party of Australia – NSW|Nationals]] leader is [[John Barilaro]], MLA, who has held this office since 2016 succeeding [[Troy Grant]] who is now the Minister for Police and Minister for Emergency Services.
The [[premier of New South Wales]] is currently The Hon. [[Gladys Berejiklian]], of the [[Liberal Party of Australia (New South Wales Division)|Liberal Party]]. Berejiklian is the 45th Premier who assumed office on 23 January 2017 after the resignation of Mike Baird. This follows a succession of resignations as Baird succeeded [[Barry O'Farrell]], who served as premier after a landslide election win at the [[New South Wales state election, 2011|2011 election]]. O'Farrell was forced to resign following an unfortunate appearance at the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption. The [[Deputy Premier of New South Wales]], currently [[National Party of Australia – NSW|Nationals]] leader is [[John Barilaro]], MLA, who has held this office since 2016 succeeding [[Troy Grant]] who is now the Minister for Police and Minister for Emergency Services.


Officially opposing the [[New South Wales government]] is the [[New South Wales Shadow Cabinet|opposition]], made up of the [[Australian Labor Party]], currently led by the [[Leader of the Opposition (New South Wales)|leader of the opposition]], [[Luke Foley]], MLC.
Officially opposing the [[New South Wales government]] is the [[New South Wales Shadow Cabinet|opposition]], made up of the [[Australian Labor Party (New South Wales Branch)|Labor Party]], currently led by the [[Leader of the Opposition (New South Wales)|leader of the opposition]], [[Luke Foley]], MLC.


Other parties not aligned with the government but represent in the parliament include the [[Christian Democratic Party (Australia)|Christian Democrats]], [[Greens New South Wales|Greens]] and the [[Shooters and Fishers Party|Shooters and Fishers]].
Other parties not aligned with the government but represent in the parliament include the [[Christian Democratic Party (Australia)|Christian Democrats]], [[Greens New South Wales|Greens]] and the [[Shooters and Fishers Party|Shooters and Fishers]].
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* [[Nick Greiner]], 37th premier. Widespread reforms and turbulent premiership.
* [[Nick Greiner]], 37th premier. Widespread reforms and turbulent premiership.
* [[Bob Carr]], 39th premier. Longest continual premiership and continued electoral success.
* [[Bob Carr]], 39th premier. Longest continual premiership and continued electoral success.
* [[Joe Tripodi]], member for [[Electoral district of Fairfield|Fairfield]]. [[Australian Labor Party|Labor]] politician and powerbroker. Notable in the downfall and elevation of consecutive premiers [[Morris Iemma|Iemma]], [[Nathan Rees|Rees]] and [[Kristina Keneally|Keneally]].<ref>http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/politics/tripodi-was-the-dead-wood-that-had-to-go-20101111-17nw4.html?comments=88|Retrieved 2010-11-15</ref>
* [[Joe Tripodi]], member for [[Electoral district of Fairfield|Fairfield]]. [[Australian Labor Party (New South Wales Branch)|Labor]] politician and powerbroker. Notable in the downfall and elevation of consecutive premiers [[Morris Iemma|Iemma]], [[Nathan Rees|Rees]] and [[Kristina Keneally|Keneally]].<ref>http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/politics/tripodi-was-the-dead-wood-that-had-to-go-20101111-17nw4.html?comments=88|Retrieved 2010-11-15</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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==References==
==References==
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New South Wales politics takes place in context of bicameral parliamentary system. The main parties are the Liberal and National parties of the governing Coalition and the Australian Labor Party. Other minor political parties include the Greens, Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party and the Christian Democratic Party.

The New South Wales government is sometimes referred to informally as "the bear pit", as a mark of perceived unruly behaviour within the parliamentary chambers, and 'Macquarie Street', a metonym of the street of that name where Parliament House is located, in Sydney's CBD.

Government

Main article: Government of New South Wales

The Australian state of New South Wales has a bicameral parliament. The Legislative Assembly (lower house) is composed of 93 members of parliament, each of whom represents a single electorate. The voting system is preferential. Until the mid-1990s, members of the Assembly served for up to four years, until the Greiner government made terms a fixed length of four years. The Legislative Council (upper house) comprises 42 members, who serve terms of 8 years. The Queen of Australia is represented by the governor, who formally appoints the premier, as nominated by the majority party in the Assembly.

Politics

Currently the formal chief executive of New South Wales is the governor, who is appointed as the Queen's representative on the advice of the head of the governing party. The current governor is David Hurley. The governor holds limited reserve powers, but with few exceptions is required by convention to act on the advice of the government.

The premier of New South Wales is currently The Hon. Gladys Berejiklian, of the Liberal Party. Berejiklian is the 45th Premier who assumed office on 23 January 2017 after the resignation of Mike Baird. This follows a succession of resignations as Baird succeeded Barry O'Farrell, who served as premier after a landslide election win at the 2011 election. O'Farrell was forced to resign following an unfortunate appearance at the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption. The Deputy Premier of New South Wales, currently Nationals leader is John Barilaro, MLA, who has held this office since 2016 succeeding Troy Grant who is now the Minister for Police and Minister for Emergency Services.

Officially opposing the New South Wales government is the opposition, made up of the Labor Party, currently led by the leader of the opposition, Luke Foley, MLC.

Other parties not aligned with the government but represent in the parliament include the Christian Democrats, Greens and the Shooters and Fishers.

The government is decided every four years by election. The next election will be in 2019.

'Blue Ribbon' and 'Hard Labor' seats

The following lists electorates considered strongholds of each major political party. Generally, Labor is strongest in west and south Sydney, the Illawara and the Hunter. The Liberals dominate northern Sydney, while the Nationals dominate in country areas.

Notable New South Wales political figures

  • Henry Parkes, 6th premier of New South Wales, longest-serving premier, regarded as the Father of Australian Federation
  • Jack Lang, 23rd premier. Dismissed by the governor in 1932.
  • Sir Robert Askin, 32nd premier, notable for his long tenure in office and corrupt behaviour.
  • Nick Greiner, 37th premier. Widespread reforms and turbulent premiership.
  • Bob Carr, 39th premier. Longest continual premiership and continued electoral success.
  • Joe Tripodi, member for Fairfield. Labor politician and powerbroker. Notable in the downfall and elevation of consecutive premiers Iemma, Rees and Keneally.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/politics/tripodi-was-the-dead-wood-that-had-to-go-20101111-17nw4.html?comments=88%7CRetrieved 2010-11-15
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