There are many words and that are used almost exclusively within Parliament. This Fact Sheet provides a brief description of some of these terms and links to further information. Other terms can be found in the Parliamentary Glossary.
Events in the parliamentary calendar
Describing the Legislative Assembly
Stages in creating legislation
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 4: Parliamentary Terminology.
This fact sheet was issued in July 2007 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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