First day of the 53rd Parliament

Nineteen new members took their seats in the chamber for the first time on 21 April 2009, when the first sitting of the 53rd Parliament took place.

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Ready for the first sitting of the new Assembly.

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The Premier is sworn in by the Deputy Premier.

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The Premier signs the Members’ Roll.

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Members in the Legislative Assembly Chamber.

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The Premier addresses the Assembly.

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Premier with the Speaker and Deputy Premier at Government House.

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The Parliamentary mace.

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The Governor, the Speaker, the Premier, Clerk of the Parliament and Deputy Premier at Government House.

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Meeting with the Governor before the Opening of Parliament.

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The Governor delivers her speech in the Legislative Council Chamber.

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Last updated Wednesday, May 06, 2009