10.3 The Role of the Victorian Parliament

Question 1

Outline the Victorian Parliament.

Answer 1

• The Governor, who is the Queen’s representative
• The Legislative Council (The Upper House)
• The Legislative Assembly (The Lower House)

Question 2

What is the Legislative Assembly?

Answer 2

The lower house of the Victorian Parliament. Members of the Legislative Assembly are elected to represent each of the 88 districts in Victoria.

Question 3

How many members are in the Legislative Assembly?

Answer 3

88 members

Question 4

How long do members stay in the Legislative Assembly?

Answer 4

Members remain in office for 4 years

Question 5

What is the role of the Legislative Assembly?

Answer 5

• initiate and pass bills
• form a state government
• provide representative government
• act as a house of review
• control state government expenditure

Question 6

What is the Legislative Council?

Answer 6

The Legislative Council is the upper house of the Victorian Parliament. Victoria is divided into 8 regions, each consisting of 11 districts. 5 members are elected from each region.

Question 7

How many members are in the Legislative Council?

Answer 7

40 members

Question 8

How long do members of the Legislative Council stay in office?

Answer 8

4 years

Question 9

What is the role of the Legislative Council?

Answer 9

• act as a house of review
• examine bills through its committees
• initiate and pass bills