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Fact Sheet 4

Parliamentary Terminology

Introduction to Finding Information

Summary

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.

Key points

Events in the parliamentary calendar

Speeches given in Parliament

Describing the Legislative Assembly

Parliamentary procedures

Stages in creating legislation

Parliamentary documents

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 July 2007 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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