NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 07/10/2026The Moderates’ Felicity Wilson becomes Shadow Environment Minister. 000
NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 07/10/2026BREAKING: 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. 101
NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 30/09/2026The NSWEC will publish disclosures ‘as soon as practicable after they are received’ on this page: efadisclosures.elections.nsw.gov.auefadisclosures.elections.nsw.gov.auDisclosures - NSW Electoral Commission 000
NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 30/09/2026New 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. 100
NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 28/09/2026World’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. 000
NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 15/09/2026Question Time synthesis: NSW Labor is framing One Nation as a greater opposition than the ‘silent […] third political force’ of the Liberal–Nationals coalition, who asked exclusively about organised crime shootings. Read coverage on UpScrolled, link above. 000
NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 15/09/2026Question Time in the Legislative Assembly will begin shortly | #nswpol Follow our coverage on the Australian social media platform, UpScrolled: upscrolled.com/@nswpol/75d1...upscrolled.comNSW Political Economy on UpScrolled: Question Time in the Legislative Assembly will begin shortly |…Question Time in the Legislative Assembly will begin shortly | #nswpol Follow our coverage in the thread below 👇 100
NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 26/05/2026See the final determination from the AER: www.aer.gov.au/industry/reg...aer.gov.au 000
NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 26/05/2026Increasing 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. 100
NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 05/05/2026Construction 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’. 000
NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 01/05/2026ICYMI: 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’. 000
NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 29/04/2026The government is highlighting that the decision aligns with recommendations provided in 2021 by the Advisory Body for Strategic Release. The former NSW Coalition government committed to only support the Narrabri coal seam gas project and not permit exploration in the Far West. 000
NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 29/04/2026NSW 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. 100
NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 28/04/2026Upgrades 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 👇 200
NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 16/04/2026ICYMI: 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...medium.comEmergency 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… 000
NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 16/04/2026BREAKING: 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... 000
NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 03/03/2026Government 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’. 031
NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 15/02/2026New 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. 000
NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 13/02/2026Does Sydney need bold change? | #nswpol #auspol Read our summary of this year's Sydney Summit 👇🔗 open.substack.com/pub/nswpol/p...open.substack.comSydney Summit '26 (The Bold City)Summarising the annual gathering of leaders, thinkers, politicians and researchers 010
NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 13/02/2026Labor’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/...parliament.nsw.gov.auWork Health and Safety Amendment (Digital Work Systems) Bill 2025The 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… 010
NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 13/02/2026BREAKING: 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. 011
NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 11/02/2026Sydney 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. 000
NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 11/02/2026Presidential 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... 000
NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 09/02/2026BREAKING: 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'. 031
NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 09/02/2026Police 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. 000
NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 09/02/2026Snap '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'. 033
NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 09/02/2026Footage sourced from Honi Soit, used with permission 000
NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 09/02/2026BREAKING: Protest march from Sydney Town Hall to Central concludes | #nswpol Many sources are reporting brutality by police. 164
NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 09/02/2026BREAKING: 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'. 134
NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 09/02/2026Three government MLCs announced their intention to attend the protest, along with several other state parliamentarians. Watch the full hearing: www.youtube.com/live/3PYPazm...youtube.com 000
NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 09/02/2026BREAKING: 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'. 100
NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 09/02/2026The 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. 100
NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 09/02/2026BREAKING: 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. 121
NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 06/02/2026Former Premier Bob Carr says the more practical nature of state politics 'drives expectations of solutions' | #nswpol In his comments, which followed former PM Malcolm Turnbull's response to One Nation's popularity, Carr advised Cabinet to clearly focus on solutions to problems. 000
NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 06/02/2026On the potential acquisition of Victoria Barracks for housing, Sloane says she is 'not crazy about' development without community consultation but has not yet closely considered the specific cases. 100
NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 06/02/2026Opposition Leader Kellie Sloane flags policy announcements in coming months, but admits she doesn't yet 'have a fully-formed vision' for the state. She highlights four areas of priority: infrastructure, household expenses, communities and government efficiency. 100
NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 05/02/2026Paul Scully confirms investigation into Victoria Barracks development, but stresses ‘we’ve got to be very mindful of [...] its importance to veterans’ and says it should not be ‘bulldozed [for] huge apartment towers'. 110
NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 05/02/2026Planning Minister Paul Scully commits government to reforms that make Sydney 'as big, as bold and as beautiful as our city should be'. 100
NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 05/02/2026LIVE: 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. 111
NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 03/02/2026Sloane clarified at a press conference that: 'It is okay to have a variety of political views, [including] to criticise Israel, but do not hold Jewish Australians, as a collective, responsible for the actions of what's happening in a war on the other side of the world.' 000
NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 03/02/2026The Prevention of Antisemitism Bill explicitly defines antisemitism using the IHRA non-legally binding working definition and prohibits government dealings with people and organisations ‘engaging in antisemitic activities’. 100
NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 03/02/2026The Countering Violent Extremism Bill criminalises ‘grooming, recruiting, coercing, threatening or deceiving a person to participate in violent extremism’, with higher penalties and mandatory reporting when involving children. 100
NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 03/02/2026BREAKING: NSW Liberals and Nationals will introduce two bills targeting violent extremism and antisemitism | #nswpol 100
NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 03/02/2026Planning Minister emphasises that councils' new enforcement powers to shut down unlawful places of worship will 'apply to all religions regardless'. 000
NSW Political Economy @nswpol.au · 03/02/2026A theme is emerging in the Opposition's questions, ending with a binary choice 'who is wrong? The Premier or ...?' 100
