VPRS 18224 Parliament of Victoria 150th Anniversary Event Files

This series consists of files including order of proceedings, speeches and media releases related to the Parliament of Victoria 150th Anniversary.In 2006 the Parliament of Victoria celebrated 150 years since the official opening of the first Parliament in Victoria. The anniversary celebration began with an official launch on Thursday 17 November 2005 which coincided with the 150th anniversary of the proclamation of the Constitution Act 1855. The Act provided for two Houses of Parliament, a Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly - when Victoria became self-governing.The celebration culminated on Saturday 25 November 2006, the 150th anniversary of the official opening of Victoria's Parliament House.The anniversary celebrations included a series of events and activities including exhibitions, tours and talks in Melbourne and regional Victoria that reflected the history and democratic function of the Parliament of Victoria.