How It's Made: a replica mace

Did you know that the NSW Legislative Assembly didn't have a mace until 1974?
...now, we have two!

The mace forms part of how the Westminster system of government works.

Far from its origins as a weapon, it represents the authority of the sovereign, the Legislative Assembly, and the Speaker of the House.

Interested in learning more? Chapter 32 of the NSW Legislative Assembly Practice, Procedure and Privilege guide discusses the mace and its role in more detail. It's free to access on our website at:

Find out about how the lower House works at:

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