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NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 07/10/2026

BREAKING: NSW Liberals announce reshuffle of Shadow Cabinet | #nswpol Unexpectedly, the Hard Right’s Damien Tudehope takes the Energy and Climate Change portfolio and is not reappointed as Shadow Attorney General, which is instead given to his acting replacement Susan Carter.

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NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 30/09/2026

New 7-day disclosure requirements for political donations start 1 Oct | #nswpol Parties, candidates and other campaigners must now disclose pre-election donations above $1 000 to the Electoral Commission within a week, instead of the previous three-week requirement.

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NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 28/09/2026

World’s most powerful battery now fully operational near Lake Munmorah | #nswpol The BlackRock-owned Akaysha Energy was commissioned by EnergyCo to develop and operate the 850-megawatt Waratah Super Battery.

Waratah Super Battery at night. Supplied by EnergyCo.

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NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 26/05/2026

Increasing renewables capacity behind cheaper electricity prices from July, government says | #nswpol The Australian Energy Regulator today confirmed decreases of up to 20.9% in the Default Market Offer prices for households and businesses.

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NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 05/05/2026

Construction halted on Western Sydney Airport Metro line | #nswpol Electrical Trades Union NSW/ACT Secretary Allen Hicks said ‘corporations routinely underbid to win government infrastructure projects, only for disputes and contract blowouts to follow’.

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NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 01/05/2026

ICYMI: Dispute between government and private consortium over M6 construction halt continues past deadline | #nswpol The Roads Minister said Transport for NSW would ‘pursue all necessary steps to ensure outcomes that protect NSW taxpayers and the integrity of the project’.

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NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 29/04/2026

NSW Labor government removes limits on new gas drilling | #nswpol The decision permits gas exploration in two Far West areas, the Bancannia and Pondie Range Troughs.

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NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 28/04/2026

Upgrades to Opal system begin installation next year | #nswpol Transport for NSW has awarded contracts for a new ticketing system to INIT Pty Ltd and for new bus information screens to Trapeze Group. Here’s what the new readers look and sound like 👇

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NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 16/04/2026

ICYMI: Expanded police powers over Sydney protests have been deemed invalid by the Court of Appeal | #nswpol Those powers were included in an omnibus bill passed in response to the Bondi Beach terror attack: medium.com/@nswpol/emer... Read the full decision: www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/19d...

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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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NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 16/04/2026

BREAKING: 16% nominal wage increase over 3 years awarded to registered nurses by Industrial Relations Commission | #nswpol Read the full decision: www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/19d...

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NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 03/03/2026

Government confirms housing precinct at former White Bay Power Station | #nswpol In response, the NSW Liberals are accusing the Labor Premier of privatising public land to ‘create a playground for the wealthy’.

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NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 15/02/2026

New active transport link will connect Marrickville to Bankstown, alongside the Southwest Metro | #nswpol The tender process for the shared pedestrian–cyclist paths, which connects to the existing GreenWay and the Bay-to-Bay pathway, begins today.

Lillian Lane artist's impression (supplied)

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NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 13/02/2026

Labor’s Digital Work Systems bill has passed parliament, with support of the Greens and some minor parties | #nswpol Read the new laws, which will take effect one month after SafeWork issues guidelines: www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/bills/Pages/...

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Work Health and Safety Amendment (Digital Work Systems) Bill 2025

The Parliament of New South Wales acknowledges and respects the traditional lands of all Aboriginal people, and pays respects to all Elders past and present. We acknowledge the Gadigal people as the…

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NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 13/02/2026

BREAKING: Investigation launched into police violence at Sydney Town Hall on 9 February | #nswpol The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission received 'a significant number of complaints', including from the Greens and the Council for Civil Liberties.

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NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 11/02/2026

Sydney newspapers continue protest coverage, two days on from 9 February | #nswpol The SMH released an editorial entitled 'Rather than promote social cohesion, Minns’ laws have led to concerns about police brutality', while the DT published the names of offending protestors.

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NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 11/02/2026

Presidential visit, protests and police brutality | #nswpol Read our cohesive summary of the day after 9 February, with context provided 🔗 open.substack.com/pub/nswpol/p...

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NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 09/02/2026

BREAKING: Injured MP Abigail Boyd pleads to Police Commissioner for answers | #nswpol The emotional exchange took place moments after Lanyon said 'police did what they needed to do' at a presser with Minns. He personally clarified to Boyd that 'he didn't say it was okay'.

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NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 09/02/2026

Police response to Sydney Town Hall protest was 'corporal punishment against a peaceful community', Greens' Justice spokesperson Sue Higginson describes | #nswpol NSW Police said actions were 'justified' given some protestors wanted to march to parliament, an unauthorised route.

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NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 09/02/2026

Snap 'rally against police brutality' planned for Tuesday | #nswpol Palestine Action Group has announced a protest outside the Surry Hills police station, which is not covered by the 'public assembly restriction declaration'.

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NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 09/02/2026

BREAKING: Protest march from Sydney Town Hall to Central concludes | #nswpol Many sources are reporting brutality by police.

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NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 09/02/2026

BREAKING: Police use capsicum spray against protestors at Sydney Town Hall | #nswpol Simultaneously, the Israeli President addressed a Zionist Federation event where he thanked the Governor Margaret Beazley and Premier Chris Minns as 'friends of this wonderful community'.

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NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 09/02/2026

BREAKING: Supreme Court dismisses challenge to government's 'major event' declaration | #nswpol Police will still have additional powers to direct people to move on, close specific locations and issue 'lawful directions to prevent disruption or risk to public safety'.

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NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 09/02/2026

The government says it is 'confident' that Sydney Metro Southwest will open later this year | #nswpol When asked whether compensation is being considered for the disruption, prolonged for two years by an ongoing delay, the Premier pointed to the project's long-term benefits.

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NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 09/02/2026

BREAKING: Police with long-arm rifles may be seen today 'in various areas' of Sydney, says Premier Chris Minns | #nswpol In a press conference, Minns also mentioned the need for 'community harmony' ahead of a visit by Israeli President Isaac Herzog.

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NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 05/02/2026

LIVE: Sydney Summit opens with theme of 'The Bold City' | #nswpol The Committee for Sydney's annual event is at its 'biggest yet', according to CEO Eamon Waterford. Follow here for the latest developments.

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NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 03/02/2026

BREAKING: NSW Liberals and Nationals will introduce two bills targeting violent extremism and antisemitism | #nswpol

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NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 02/02/2026

First sitting day | #nswpol School staff will be explicitly prohibited from 'engaging in hate speech', legislation will be introduced to increase development enforcement powers and the Newtown Local Court began hearing a case brought by NSW Police against Dr Rose Nakad.

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NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 26/01/2026

We're now also on UpScrolled | #nswpol #auspol share.upscrolled.com/en/user/7070...

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NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 20/01/2026

BREAKING: Protests in parts of city and eastern suburbs restricted for another 14 days | #nswpol Since 24 December, a 'Public Assembly Restriction Declaration' has covered all of metropolitan Sydney; today's extension of that declaration notably excludes Hyde Park.

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NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 19/01/2026

BREAKING: Closure of Eraring Power Station postponed for 20 months | #nswpol The country's largest coal plant will operate until the final deadline of April '29, set by an agreement with the state government which also offered to underwrite its operation until August '27.

By CSIRO, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=35490546

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NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 08/01/2026

JUST IN: NSW Premier releases statement on Federal decision to establish a 'Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion' | #nswpol #auspol

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NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 06/01/2026

BREAKING: Protests in Greater Sydney restricted for another 14 days | #nswpol

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NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 06/01/2026

Reshuffled shadow ministry announced by NSW Liberals and Nationals | #nswpol Scott Farlow is promoted to Shadow Treasurer, replacing Damien Tudehope who moves to Shadow Attorney General. Alister Henskens is demoted to Shadow Special Minister of State.

https://nswliberal.org.au/news/nsw-liberals-and-nationals-unveil-government-ready-shadow-ministry

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NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 04/01/2026

25-year lease to the Domain Gateway awarded to The Grounds Group | #nswpol The heritage site’s adaptive reuse, whose procurement process commenced last January, allows ‘long-term private investment’ in the Royal Botanic Garden.

Artist's impression* (supplied by Botanic Gardens Sydney)

*Appears to have been generated by artificial intelligence (AI)

Artist's impression (supplied by Botanic Gardens Sydney)

'The Domain Lodge circa 1870s' (supplied by Botanic Gardens Sydney)

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NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 24/12/2025

BREAKING: Protests in Greater Sydney restricted for 14 days | #nswpol #auspol Overnight, the NSW Police Commissioner used new laws passed earlier in the day to declare a 'Public Assembly Restriction Declaration'.

https://www.police.nsw.gov.au/news/article?id=122635

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NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 24/12/2025

BREAKING: Expanded police powers over protests, new restrictions on terror symbols and some gun law reform takes effect | #nswpol Read about the changes 👇🔗 medium.com/@nswpol/emer...

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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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NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 22/12/2025

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. medium.com/@nswpol/emer...

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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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NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 22/12/2025

BREAKING: Minns applauds police for arresting person who promoted another Cronulla riot | #nswpol

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NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 21/12/2025

Follow our coverage of parliament's emergency session on Bluesky | #nswpol

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NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 21/12/2025

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.

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NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 20/12/2025

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.

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NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 18/12/2025

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’. Full pledge 👇🔗

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NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 18/12/2025

Funding announced for those affected by Bondi attack | #nswpol #auspol Joint state–federal assistance under the DRFA will be available for victims and organisations, alongside a community hub and mobile mental health clinicians at Bondi and Coogee.

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NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 17/12/2025

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.

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NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 16/12/2025

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.

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NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 16/12/2025

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’.

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NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 15/12/2025

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.

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NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 14/12/2025

Premier will speak on Bondi Beach incident at 9:30 PM | #nswpol

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