Parliament of Victoria - Relationship With Government

Relationship With Government

See also: Government of Victoria

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.

The leader of the political party or coalition with the most seats in the Legislative Assembly is invited by the Governor of Victoria to form a government. The leader of that party is appointed Premier of Victoria and other senior members are appointed ministers with various portfolio responsibilities. The leader of the largest party in opposition becomes the Leader of the Opposition

Since 2 December 2010 the Coalition has been in Government, led by the Premier and leader of the Liberal Party in Victoria Ted Baillieu. The other party in the Coalition, the National Party of Australia, is led by the Deputy Premier Peter Ryan. The Coalition defeated the previous Labor led Government at a general election on 27 November 2010. The current Leader of the Opposition is Daniel Andrews who was elected as the leader of the Labor Party on 3 December 2010 after their election defeat, replacing former Premier John Brumby. The Greens, who hold seats only in the Legislative Council, are led by Greg Barber.

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