Review of the operations of the NSW Reconstruction Authority

Review of the operations of the NSW Reconstruction Authority

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(c) Mr Barrett be appointed as a member of the Joint Select Committee on the

NSW Reconstruction Authority to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of

Mr Farraway, and

(d) Mr Murphy be appointed as a member of the Joint Select Committee on the

NSW Reconstruction Authority in place of Ms Suvaal, discharged.

(2) That a message be forwarded to the Legislative Assembly conveying the terms of the

resolution agreed to by the House.

2. Confirmation of minutes

Resolved, on the motion of Ms Higginson: That the minutes of the meeting of 21 March

2025 be confirmed.

3. ***

4. Proposed Review of the operations of the NSW Reconstruction Authority regarding the

NSW East Coast severe weather from May 2025

4.1 Terms of reference and conduct of inquiry

The Committee considered the draft inquiry timeline. Discussion ensued.

Resolved, on the motion of Mr Butler: That the Committee seeks the Speaker's approval

for travel up to three days to the North Coast, including Taree, for the purpose of

conducting a public hearing and undertaking visits of inspection.

The Committee agreed that the secretariat will canvas possible dates for this travel.

The Committee considered the attached draft terms of reference. Discussion ensued.

Resolved, on the motion of Mr Butler:

- That the words 'Northern Rivers,' and 'and Hawkesbury-Nepean' be omitted from

paragraph (a)(iii) of the attached draft terms of reference.

- That, pursuant to section 93(3)(b) of the NSW Reconstruction Authority Act 2022, the

Committee conduct an inquiry to review the operations of the NSW Reconstruction

Authority regarding the NSW East Coast severe weather from May 2025, in accordance

with the amended draft terms of reference.

The Committee agreed in-principle that there should be an inquiry to review the NSW

Reconstruction Authority's operations regarding the catastrophic flooding affecting the

Northern Rivers region from 2022.

Resolved, on the motion of Mr Barrett: That the Committee call for submissions to be

received by 3 October 2025.

4.2 Submissions

The Committee noted the draft suggested stakeholder list. Discussion ensued.

Resolved, on the motion of Mr Murphy: