This fact sheet explains how amendments to bills can be proposed and what rules must be followed. It is intended mainly for members of parliament and their staff. Information on reasoned amendments is available in Fact Sheet 3: Reasoned Amendments.
Circulating amendments to other members
View our flowchart which shows when amendments can be circulated and moved
Contact the Legislative Assembly Procedure Office on 9651 8563 or email assembly@parliament.vic.gov.au.
Click here to download in html or pdf formats and print our complete Fact Sheet 17: Amendments to Bills − A Practical Guide.
This fact sheet was issued in November 2004 by the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly.
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.
Legislative Assembly Procedure Office
Parliament House
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MELBOURNE VIC 3002
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