The Archive · 1930

New South Wates Reform The Legislative Council Reform

Bill has been explained by Mr, Boyce, Attorney-General for thal State.' It is proposed that the New South Wales Legislative Councit should continue with the acceptance of five main prineiples:—(1) Sixty members instead of an unlimited number as at present, (2) salaries for members, (3) A tenure fourth of the members retiring every three years; instead of the life tenure as a present. (4) Elections ty hotly Houses of Parliament (State of New South Wales) under the pro-tem, me present, of ination by Parliament. (5)

n of powers, with a provision for the settling disagreements tween the two houses

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