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Fact Sheet 26

Opening of Parliament

Introduction to Opening Day

Summary

This Fact Sheet describes the events in detail on the opening day of a new Parliament after a general election has been held in Victoria.

Key points

Historical significance

Declaring Parliament open

Members sworn

Election of Speaker

Governor's role

Other business of the Assembly

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 March 2003 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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