Leader of the Opposition (New South Wales)
The Leader of the Opposition is a title held by the leader of the second-largest party in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly, the lower house of the Parliament of New South Wales.[2] There is also a Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council.[3] The leader acts as the public face of the opposition, leading the opposition on the floor of parliament. They act as a chief critic of the government and ultimately attempt to portray the opposition as a feasible alternate government. They are also given certain additional rights under parliamentary standing orders, such as extended time limits for speeches.
Leader of the Opposition
Deputy Leader of the Opposition[edit]
Deputy Leaders of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly[edit]
The Deputy Leader of the Opposition is a position in the New South Wales Parliament held by a second-largest political party or coalition member. The Deputy Leader of the Opposition assists the Leader of the Opposition in their duties and may act as the Leader of the Opposition if the position becomes vacant. The position was established in New South Wales in 1986, with Peter Collins becoming the first person to hold it in its formalised capacity. Before this, the Deputy Leader of the Opposition was largely informal, with no clear mandate or responsibilities.[5]