Clerk of the Legislative Assembly

The Clerk, Ray Purdey, is the permanent head of the Department. His responsibilities include:

Management of the Legislative Assembly.
Providing policy, procedural and corporate management advice to the Speaker.
Advising ministers and members on matters relating to the operation of the Legislative Assembly and its committees.
Recording of decisions and proceedings of the Legislative Assembly.
Ensuring the passage of legislation is in accordance with the legislative and procedural requirements.
Coordinating the arrangements for visiting Parliamentary Delegations.

The Clerk has additional responsibilities as the Clerk of the Parliaments:

Presenting bills to the Governor for royal assent.
Maintaining of the Members of Parliament Register of Interests.
Acting as the Honorary Secretary of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA).

Ray Purdey:
Telephone: 9651 8550 Fax: 9650 4279
Email: Ray.Purdey@parliament.vic.gov.au