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Fact Sheet 14

Why is the Assembly Green?

Summary

Most of the Legislative Assembly Chamber, its documents and its publications are coloured green. This fact sheet examines the significance of this colour, its history and tradition.

Key points

Historical background

Reasons for the choice of green

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 April 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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