59th Parliament officially opened
- Published: Wednesday, 19 December 2018 14:53
The Governor of Victoria, the Honourable Linda Dessau AC, has officially opened Victoria’s 59th Parliament.
The day of tradition and ceremony commenced with a Welcome to Country by Wurundjeri Elder Aunty Joy Murphy-Wandin AO.
Members of the Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council were then sworn in, followed by the election of Presiding Officers.
On arrival to Parliament House, the Governor was greeted by Shrine Guards, Usher of the Black Rod Richard WIllis and a Smoking Ceremony performed by Wurundjeri Elder Uncle Colin Hunter.
Following a meeting of the Executive Council, the Governor officially opened the 59th Parliament in the Legislative Council Chamber. View the Governor's speech, prepared by the Government and outlining the Government’s proposed legislative program for the next four years, on Parliament's YouTube channel.
Colin Brooks has been elected Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and Shaun Leane has been elected President of the Legislative Council for the 59th Parliament.
Traditions and procedure will feature at the official opening of Victoria’s 59th Parliament on Wednesday 19 December 2018.
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Victoria’s 59th Parliament will be officially opened by the Governor of Victoria, the Hon Linda Dessau AC on Wednesday 19 December 2018.