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Fact Sheet 12

Victoria's Parliamentary History

Summary

This fact sheet briefly describes the colourful legislative history of the Victorian Parliament from the days of colonial governance to the current two house system.

Key points

Early days

Parliament in the 20th and 21st Centuries

Women in Parliament

The Governor

Legislative Assembly

Legislative Council

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 May 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 9651 7245

Email:

assembly@parliament.vic.gov.au

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