| Leader of the Opposition | |
|---|---|
since 21 April 2023 | |
| Term length | While leader of the largest political party not in government |
| Inaugural holder | Charles Lee |
| Salary | A$309,621[1] |
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.[2] There is also a Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council.[3] The leader 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.
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