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. There is also a Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council. He or she 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.
The current leader of the opposition is Jodi McKay, who was elected leader on 29 June 2019. Adam Searle serves as leader of the opposition in the Legislative Council.; Political parties
Leaders of the Opposition in the Legislative Council
