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Fact Sheet 23

The Speaker

Summary

The Legislative Assembly is made up of 88 members of Parliament, one of whom presides and is called the Speaker.

Key points

History

Roles of the Speaker

The Speaker at work

Presiding over debates

When the Speaker can speak in a debate or vote

The Legislative Assembly's Representative

Administrative duties of the Speaker

 

For more information

Contact the Legislative Assembly Procedure Office on 9651 8563 or email assembly@parliament.vic.gov.au.

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Date of issue

This fact sheet was issued in June 2008 by the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly.

Fact sheet topics

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.

Contact details

Legislative Assembly Procedure Office
Parliament House
Spring Street
EAST MELBOURNE VIC 3002

Phone:

03 9651 8563

Fax:

03 9650 7245

Email:

assembly@parliament.vic.gov.au

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