First Meeting | 25-27 June 2025

During the State Opening of Parliament and the First Meeting of the 2025–2026 Session, HE The Governor Jane Owen delivered the Throne Speech, outlining the new Government’s key priorities and legislative agenda.

Members of Parliament also reviewed and tabled several annual reports from government entities, supporting transparency and accountability across the public sector.

Key legislation passed during this meeting included:

  • Churches Incorporation (Amendment) Bill, 2025
  • Virtual Asset (Service Providers) (Amendment) Bill, 2025
  • Public Service Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025
  • Public Management and Finance (Amendment) Bill, 2025

Livestream Recordings 


News 

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In Parliament Today – Summary for 27 June 2025
28 June 2025 | Press Release

The Third Sitting of the First Meeting of the 2025–2026 Session of Parliament took place on Friday, 27 June 2025.

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In Parliament Today – Summary for 26 June 2025
27 June 2025 | Press Release

The Second Sitting of the First Meeting of Parliament commenced promptly at 2:00 pm on Thursday, 26 June with a heartfelt prayer delivered by the Leader of the Opposition, Honourable Joseph Hew.

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In Parliament Today – Summary for 25 June 2025
26 June 2025 | Press Release

The State Opening of Parliament and the First Sitting of the First Meeting of the 2025-2026 Session commenced on Wednesday, 25 June at approximately 2:00 pm with the inspection of the Guard of Honour by Her Excellency Governor Jane Owen.

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HE the Governor’s Address to Parliament – 25th June 2025
25 June 2025 | Speech

Good afternoon, Mr. Speaker, Honourable Premier, Honourable Leader of Opposition, Honourable Chief Justice and all the Honourable Members of Parliament, ladies and gentlemen.

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State Opening of Parliament 25 June
20 June 2025 | Press Release

The State Opening of Parliament and the First Meeting of the 2025-2026 Session will take place at the House of Parliament on Wednesday, 25 June, starting 2:00 pm.

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Publications (Bills, Reports, and other Documents)  

Public Service Management (Amendment) Bill 2026, (Ex4, S1)
16 January 2026 | Extraordinary Gazette Supplement
Virtual Asset (Service Providers) (Amendment) Act, 2025, (LG28, S2)
22 July 2025 | Legislation Gazette Supplement
Public Management and Finance (Amendment) Bill, 2025, (LG26, S1)
13 June 2025 | Legislation Gazette Supplement
Churches Incorporation (Amendment) Bill, 2025, (LG25, S2)
28 May 2025 | Legislation Gazette Supplement