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25 May

The Constitution, the Governor and Royal Assent

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The Australian Constitution was drafted about 130 years ago. There have been eight amendments to it since, the last one in 1977. It rules many parts how we are governed. But what is included? And crucially, what is excluded?

The roles of Governor-General and state Governor are enshrined in that Constitution. They are the final word on whether a law is legal. The Governor of Victoria and the Executive Council have met in the Old Treasury Building for over 160 years. Every law passed in Victoria since 1862 has become an Act in the Old Treasury Building with the granting of Royal Assent. This crucial last step cannot occur without it. On this tour you will visit that room and discuss the role of the Old Treasury Building in our democratic past, present and future.

In this special presentation public tour, presented as part of Victoria’s Law Week, discover the Constitution, the Governor and Royal Assent, but also the way in which ‘direct democracy’ can influence law makers.

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Date Times
Sun 25 May
  • 12pm - 1pm 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Location

Old Treasury Building
20 Spring St
East Melbourne 3002

Open in maps location for Old Treasury Building

Price and bookings

Adult / general $15
Book online for The Constitution, the Governor and Royal Assent

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9651 2233
  • email address: info@otb.org.au
  • Visit website for The Constitution, the Governor and Royal Assent

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