The Legislative Assembly is made up of 88 members of Parliament, one of whom presides and is called the Speaker.
When the Speaker can speak in a debate or vote
The Legislative Assembly's Representative
Administrative duties of the Speaker
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 23: The Speaker.
This fact sheet was issued in June 2008 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 9650 7245 |
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