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Right of reply is a parliamentary process that provides a mechanism for individuals to officially respond to remarks made about them in a parliamentary debate. The information presented here outlines the nature of the right of reply submission, the steps in the process and the requirements for an official response.
Steps in the right of reply process (in brief)
Steps in the right of reply process (in detail)
Drafting a right of reply response
An application should be sent in writing to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Parliament House, Spring Street, East Melbourne, VIC 3002. Unless exceptional circumstances exist (for example, serious illness or absence abroad) an application must be made within six months of the remarks being made.
Contact the Legislative Assembly Procedure Office on 9651 8563 or email assembly@parliament.vic.gov.au.
Click here to download in html or pdf formats and print our complete Fact Sheet 11: Right of Reply by Persons Referred to in the House.
This fact sheet was issued in June 2005 by the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly.
The Legislative Assembly Procedure Office has produced a series of Fact Sheets that explain parliamentary procedure and terminology. All Fact Sheets are available on Parliament’s website www.parliament.vic.gov.au or through the Procedure Office.
Legislative Assembly Procedure Office
Parliament House
Spring Street
EAST
MELBOURNE VIC 3002
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03 9651 8563 |
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03 9651 7245 |
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