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The position of Speaker has long associations in the history of Westminster parliaments, having existed since the thirteenth century.
History of the Speaker |
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| 1 | Speakers in Westminster Parliaments. The position has changed from being closely associated with the monarch or government to the current position of being above party issues. |
| 2 | Legislative Assembly. The first Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, the Honourable Sir Francis Murphy, was elected in 1856. The current Speaker is Jenny Lindell MP. A listing of all Victorian Speakers can be viewed here. |
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