A ceremonial baton the Sergeant-at-Arms uses to knock on the door of the Chamber to seek admission for the Lieutenant Governor to read the Speech from the Throne or grant Royal Assent. It symbolizes the Assembly's supremacy over its own proceedings and its own space.

The staff of office which was carried before the Sovereign. From ancient times the staff has been a symbol of authority. It is placed on the Legislative Council Table before the President when the Legislative Council is in session (also see Usher of the Black Rod).

the symbol of authority of the Senate and of the Queen. The black rod is ebony in colour and has a silver Australian coat of arms and crown on it.

The Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod, generally shortened to just Black Rod, is an official in the parliaments of a number of Commonwealth countries. The position originates in the House of Lords of the British Parliament. His equivalent in the House of Commons is the Serjeant-at-Arms.