67th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference
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Event Details

Dates: 3 to 8 November 2024

Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Hosted by: Parliament of New South Wales and CPA New South Wales Branch

Overview

The 67th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) will be hosted by the Parliament of New South Wales and the CPA New South Wales Branch in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia from 3 to 8 November 2024. 

The 67th CPC will be held under the main theme of 'Engage, Empower, Sustain: Charting the Course for Resilient Democracy'.  

During the 67th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference, there will also be a number of additional conferences and meetings including:

Click here for the full 67th CPC Programme (subject to last minute changes). 

This website hub also contains all of the latest conference news and workshop reports from the 67th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC).

Updated 08/08/2024/CPAHQ.

 

Images and resources

Elections

During the conference, a number of elections will take place:

  • Election of the CPA Chairperson - this will take place during the CPA General Assembly on 7 November 2024 at the 67th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (only official CPC Branch delegates can vote). Please click here for further information.
  • Election of the CPA Small Branches Chairperson - this will take place during the 40th CPA Small Branches Conference on 4 November 2024 (only official CPA Small Branches delegates can vote). Please click here for further information
  • Election of the CPA Vice-Chairperson - this will take place during the new CPA Executive Committee meeting on 7 November 2024 (only CPA Executive Committee Members can vote). 

Invitations, Nominations and Registration 

  • Invitations to the 67th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference have been issued to all eligible CPA Branches from the CPA President on behalf of the host Branch, CPA New South Wales.
  • Registrations for the 67th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference should have now been made by each CPA Branch in advance of the Conference. If you have any questions, please email cpc@cpahq.org

New South Wales Supplement to The Parliamentarian

Ahead of the 67th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC), this special supplement about New South Wales features articles by Members of Parliament and parliamentary staff on a diverse range of topics including the bicentenary of the New South Wales Legislative Council and examining parliamentary democracy in the State’s politics. Click here to download or view below.

Programme - 67th CPC

Programme - 67th CPC

Browse the schedule for the 67th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia from 3 to 8 November 2024.
Workshops - 67th CPC

Workshops - 67th CPC

The CPC workshops are an opportunity for Parliamentarians and global experts to discuss major political and parliamentary issues.
40th CPA Small Branches Conference at 67th CPC

40th CPA Small Branches Conference at 67th CPC

Find out more about the workshops for Members of Parliament from the smallest jurisdictions in the Commonwealth to discuss issues relevant to their Legislatures.
8th Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) Conference - 67th CPC

8th Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) Conference - 67th CPC

Find out more about the 8th Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) Conference taking place at the 67th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference.
Commonwealth Parliamentarians with Disabilities - 67th CPC

Commonwealth Parliamentarians with Disabilities - 67th CPC

Find out more about the activities of the Commonwealth Parliamentarians with Disabilities (CPwD) network at the 67th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference.
2024 Emilia Monjowa Lifaka Lecture

2024 Emilia Monjowa Lifaka Lecture

The 2nd Emilia Monjowa Lifaka Lecture will take place at the 67th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
News - 67th CPC

News - 67th CPC

Find out all of the latest news, events and images from the 67th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference.

Accessibility

The CPA is committed to inclusivity and accessibility at all its events and programmes. Should you have any accessibility requirements, please contact the CPA Secretariat to discuss this with us.

Read the Conference Concluding Statement from the previous 66th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Ghana

66th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference: Concluding Statement

The Conference Concluding Statement for the 66th CPC contains:

- the main outcomes and events of the conference including the 66th General Assembly, the CPA Executive Committee and Network Steering Committees

- a summary of the CPC and CPA Small Branches workshop discussions

- the recommendations that were either endorsed or noted by the Members in attendance

- news about the inaugural Lifaka Lecture and the Parliamentarian of the Year Awards.

Contact Us

Get in touch with the Conference Secretariat

If you have any questions regarding the 67th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference, please contact us at cpc@cpahq.org.

Useful Documents

The Commonwealth Charter (CPA version)

The Commonwealth Charter is a document of the values and aspirations which unite the Commonwealth. It expresses the commitment of member states to the development of free and democratic societies and the promotion of peace and prosperity to improve the lives of all the people of the Commonwealth. The Charter also acknowledges the role of civil society in supporting the goals and values of the Commonwealth.

History of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC)

Download a history of the annual Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference and a full list of host Branches for the conference.

Previous CPC News

New CPA Vice-Patron announced
News

New CPA Vice-Patron announced

New South Wales Governor becomes CPA Vice-Patron ahead of 67th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Sydney

67th CPC pre-conference visit to New South Wales
News

67th CPC pre-conference visit to New South Wales

The CPA Secretary-General visits the Parliament of New South Wales ahead of 67th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Australia

Parliamentarian of the Year Awards 2023 announced at CPA annual conference
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Parliamentarian of the Year Awards 2023 announced at CPA annual conference

Speaker of Zambia receives Commonwealth Parliamentarian of the Year 2023 Award at 66th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Ghana