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Fact Sheet 25

Altering Victoria's Constitution

Introduction to Altering Victoria's Constitution

Summary

Victoria's Constitution is set out in the Constitution Act 1975. Parliament is able to make changes to the Act by passing amending legislation, but in most cases special procedures must be followed.

Key points

Procedures for altering the Constitution (in brief)

Procedure for altering the Constitution (in detail)

Amendments to absolute/special majority bills

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 August 2005 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 9651 7245

Email:

assembly@parliament.vic.gov.au

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