Victoria's Constitution is set out in the Constitution Act 1975. Parliament is able to make changes to the Act by passing amending legislation, but in most cases special procedures must be followed.
Procedures for altering the Constitution (in brief)
Procedure for altering the Constitution (in detail)
Amendments to absolute/special majority bills
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 25: Altering Victoria's Constitution.
This fact sheet was issued in August 2005 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
Spring Street
EAST
MELBOURNE VIC 3002
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03 9651 8563 |
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03 9651 7245 |
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