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==Territory==

==Territory==

Originally, New South Wales included the whole of the Australian mainland east of the 133^th [[meridian]] east, which was extended to the 129^th meridian east in 1826. the other states were gradually separated from New South Wales. New colonies were founded in [[Hobart]], [[Brisbane]], [[Adelaide]] and [[Melbourne]], and so sections of New South Wales were carved out to be administered by the new colonies as [[Van Diemen's Land]] (later renamed [[Tasmania]]), [[Queensland]], [[South Australia]] and [[Victoria]], respectively.  The [[Northern Territory]] was also established as a separate colony, but was annexed by South Australia.  Modern day New South Wales is the fourth largest of Australia's six states.

Originally, New South Wales included the whole of the Australian mainland east of the 133th [[meridian]] east, which was extended to the 129th meridian east in 1826. the other states were gradually separated from New South Wales. New colonies were founded in [[Hobart]], [[Brisbane]], [[Adelaide]] and [[Melbourne]], and so sections of New South Wales were carved out to be administered by the new colonies as [[Van Diemen's Land]] (later renamed [[Tasmania]]), [[Queensland]], [[South Australia]] and [[Victoria]], respectively.  The [[Northern Territory]] was also established as a separate colony, but was annexed by South Australia.  Modern day New South Wales is the fourth largest of Australia's six states.

The current boundaries of the state are with Victoria to the south, South Australia to the west and Queensland to the north. It also completely surrounds the [[Australian Capital Territory]] and the land side of the [[Jervis Bay Territory]].

The current boundaries of the state are with Victoria to the south, South Australia to the west and Queensland to the north. It also completely surrounds the [[Australian Capital Territory]] and the land side of the [[Jervis Bay Territory]].

'''Current Composition'''

'''Current Composition'''

'''Legislative Assembly -- 93 members''' <br><br>

'''Legislative Assembly—93 members'''  

* [[Australian Labor Party]] -- 14 members or 45%

* [[Australian Labor Party]]—20 members or 55%

* [[Liberal Party of Australia]] -- 12 members or 24%

* [[Liberal Party of Australia]]—51 members or 25%

* [[National Party of Australia]] -- 7 members or 12%

* [[National Party of Australia]]—18 members or 14%

* [[Australian Greens]] -- 5 members or 10%

* [[Independent]]—3 members or 6%  

* [[Shooters Party]] -- 2 members or 5%

* [[Christian Democrats]] -- 2 member or 2%

The NSW ALP branch lost power in 2011 in a landslide victory for the Liberal-National [[coalition]], with a swing of over 16.5%. Foreshadowing their upcoming defeat in the federal election. There have been four premiers in as many years. On 3 December 2009 Kristina Keneally was elected leader of the Labour Party and ultimately premier, beating Nathan Rees who himself succeeded Morris Iemma after he resigned when his bill to privatize the states electricity was rejected by the majority of delegates within his own party. <ref>http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/05/03/2234589.htm</ref> She is the first American-born Austrian and the first woman to hold that position. Recent polls have placed her party at low levels--in some case close to 25% on primary votes. <ref>http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/opinion/sack-the-nsw-labor-executive-before-its-too-late/story-e6frg6zo-1225816066089</ref> <ref>http://news.theage.com.au/breaking-news-national/nsw-labor-to-be-wiped-out-at-poll-union-20091204-kap7.html</ref>.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The NSW ALP branch lost power in 2011 in a landslide victory for the Liberal-National [[coalition]], with a swing of over 16.5%. Foreshadowing their upcoming defeat in the federal election. There have been four premiers in as many years. On 3 December 2009 Kristina Keneally was elected leader of the Labour Party and ultimately premier, beating Nathan Rees who himself succeeded Morris Iemma after he resigned when his bill to privatize the states electricity was rejected by the majority of delegates within his own party.<ref>http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/05/03/2234589.htm</ref> She is the first American-born Austrian and the first woman to hold that position. Recent polls have placed her party at low levels—in some case close to 25% on primary votes.<ref>http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/opinion/sack-the-nsw-labor-executive-before-its-too-late/story-e6frg6zo-1225816066089</ref><ref>http://news.theage.com.au/breaking-news-national/nsw-labor-to-be-wiped-out-at-poll-union-20091204-kap7.html</ref>  

==Economy==

==Economy==

The NSW economy is worth $359.9 billion per year<ref>https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/as.html</ref>, representing less than one third of Australia's total.  

The NSW economy is worth $359.9 billion per year,<ref>https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/as.html</ref> representing less than one third of Australia's total.  

A recent study has labelled the economy of NSW the worst in the country, having grown at only 0.2% compared to the national average of 1.1%. The region's share of the national economy has fallen from 36% during the 2000 Sydney [[Olympics]] to 32% in June, 2009 <ref>http://www.smh.com.au/business/nsw-still-the-dunce-in-the-economy-class-20100111-m2nq.html</ref>  

A recent study has labelled the economy of NSW the worst in the country, having grown at only 0.2% compared to the national average of 1.1%. The region's share of the national economy has fallen from 36% during the 2000 Sydney [[Olympics]] to 32% in June, 2009 <ref>http://www.smh.com.au/business/nsw-still-the-dunce-in-the-economy-class-20100111-m2nq.html</ref>