Everything about The Parliament Of Victoria totally explained
The
Parliament of Victoria is a
bicameral, or two-house, legislature. It comprises the Queen of Australia,
Legislative Assembly or
Lower House and the
Legislative Council or
Upper House. The head of the State Government is the
Premier of Victoria.
History
The British Act of Parliament separating Victoria from New South Wales was signed by
Queen Victoria on 5 August 1850, to be followed by enabling legislation passed by the
New South Wales Legislative Council on 1 July 1851. This was formally the moment of separation of the Colony of Victoria from New South Wales established by Section 1 of the 1851 Act.
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However, the Parliament wasn't formed until
1856 to commence responsible government in Victoria. Parliament has sat at
Parliament House, Melbourne since that time, with the exception of the period 1901-1927. During that time Parliament House was used by the
Federal Parliament and the Parliament of Victoria sat at the
Royal Exhibition Building.
Powers
The Parliament has the power to make any laws for the State of
Victoria,
Australia. This is subject only to limitations placed on it by the
Australian Constitution which specifies which matters fall under the jurisdiction of the Commonwealth (Federal) Government.
The party or coalition with the most seats in the
Legislative Assembly is invited by the
Governor of Victoria to form government. The Governor of Victoria is the representative of the
Monarch (
Queen Elizabeth II), as Head of State, in Victoria. Among the Governor's vice-regal duties are the opening of Parliament and the signing of Acts which are passed by the Victorian Parliament.
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