Key Concept The role of the Victorian Parliament is the same as that of federal parliament However one key difference is that the parliament is elected by the people of Victoria and makes laws that represent their specific ID: 700757
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1.7 – State parliament and its characteristics and role in law making
Key Concept
The role of the Victorian Parliament is the same as that of federal parliament. However, one key difference is that the parliament is elected by the people of Victoria and makes laws that represent their specific needs.
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1.7 – State Parliament and its characteristics and role in law-making
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Quick research quiz
1.Who is the present governor of Victoria?
2. Who is the present premier of Victoria? 3. Which political party does he/she represent?4. Who is the present leader of the State Opposition?5. Which political party does he/she represent?
6. Who is the state leader of the National Party?7. What is the name of the state lower house electorate in which you go to school?8. What is the name of your local member of the Legislative Assembly?9. Which political party does he/she represent?
10. What is the name of the Legislative Council region in which you go to school?
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Research Quiz
Who is the present governor of Victoria?
Alex Chernov
2. Who is the present premier of Victoria? Daniel Andrews3. Which political party does he/she represent?
Labor4. Who is the present leader of the State Opposition?
Was Denis
Napthine
Now:
Matthew Guy
5. Which political party does he/she represent?
Liberal
6. Who is the state leader of the National Party?
Warren Truss
7. What is the name of the state lower house electorate in which you go to school?
Narre Warren North
8. What is the name of your local member of the Legislative Assembly?
Luke Donnellan9. Which political party does he/she represent?Labor10. What is the name of the Legislative Council region in which you go to school?South-Eastern Metropolitan
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Structure of the Victorian Parliament
(A state parliament)
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Structure of the Victorian Parliament
Operates in the same way as the Commonwealth Parliament (i.e., - Upper and Lower House of Parliament
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Structure of the Victorian Parliament
Legislative Assembly
Victoria is divided into 88 Districts (Roughly of the same population)One member of the legislative assembly (MLA) is elected to represent each one of these districtEach MLA is elected for 4 years
Parliament sits for 4 years (fixed) with elections held on the last Saturday in November at the end of that 4 year period.
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Structure of the Victorian Parliament
Role of the legislative Assembly
Government is formed in this house by the party with the majority of members (88 Seats total number available) 45 required to winLeader of that party becomes Premier. Important ministers and Premier form to make the State Cabinet.
Main role is to make lawsMost laws originate in this houseRepresentative (Views of the people) and responsible government (Accountability) operates
Leader of the house is known as the Speaker.
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Structure of the Victorian Parliament
Legislative Council
Legislative Council divided into 8 regions with each region having 11 districts (88 Seats)5 Members of the Legislative Council (MLC) are elected to each region. Total number of 40 MLC’sServe a 4 year fixed term period.
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Structure of the Victorian Parliament
Role of the Legislative Council
Similar to that of the SenateHouse of review (Scrutinise, debate, amending or reject legislation initiated by the lower house/government.Lead role in application of Responsible Government.Committees are formed to debate proposed laws
Money Bills can only be initiated in the Legislative AssemblyUnlike the Federal Upper House (SENATE) the Legislative Council is unable to reject Money or Budget Bills if they have passes the lower house first.
Current Government holds the Majority in the Upper and Lower Houses (Could mean that Responsible Government aspect is diminished)
The leader of the house is known as the President.
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Structure of the Victorian Parliament
The Role of the Crown
Represented by the State GovernorGives Royal Assent to Bills that have passes both housesState Governors do not have the power to withhold royal assent (Why sign it in the first place?)Has the power to dissolve a dysfunctional Government if a majority of members agree in the Legislative Assembly. (Vote of no-confidence) 1932/1947
If both houses are dead locked in passing legislation an early election may be called.
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Comparison of State and Commonwealth Parliaments
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Situation in Victoria
Results of 2014 election
Legislative Assembly(Lower house)Labor 47
Liberal 30National Party 8
Other 1Greeens 2
Total 88
Legislative Council
(Upper House)
Greens
5
Labor
14
Liberal
10
Nationals 6DLP 1Sex Party 1Shooters/Fisheries 2Vote 1 Local Jobs 1Total 40Year 11 Legal 201513Slide14
Your Turn
Complete questions
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