Formation 23 March 1901 | ||
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Term length While leader of the largest political party not in government |
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.
Since 2015, the Leader of the Opposition is Luke Foley. Adam Searle serves as leader in the Legislative Council.
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