Category: Victoria

Does Victoria Have A Port?

Transport Canada owns and manages the Port of Victoria, which spans from the Ogden Point Breakwater to the Selkirk Trestle. What are the main ports in Victoria? Victoria’s local ports Gippsland Lakes. Corner Inlet and Port Albert. Snowy River. Mallacoota. Anderson Inlet. Port Phillip and Western Port. Port Fairy. Apollo Bay. How many ports are […]

Where Is The Victorian Government?

Melbourne. Victoria’s state government is based in the capital city of Melbourne. The Parliament of Victoria is a two house structure comprising of: Legislative Assembly (lower house) with 88 elected members – see current members. Where does the Victorian government meet? Parliament HouseThe parliament meets at Parliament House in the state capital Melbourne. The current […]

Is Victoria A Part Of Nsw?

Named in honour of Queen Victoria, Victoria was separated from New South Wales and established as a separate Crown colony in 1851, achieving responsible government in 1855. Is Melbourne in Victoria or NSW? Melbourne is in the southeastern part of mainland Australia, within the state of Victoria. When did Victoria break from NSW? 1 July […]

What Party Was In Power In Victoria In 2014?

Opposition Leader Daniel Andrews led the Australian Labor Party (ALP) to victory, winning 47 seats with 52 per cent of the two-party-preferred vote, ending Premier Denis Napthine’s Coalition rule after a single term. When were liberals last in power in Victoria? Malcolm Fraser, the Prime Minister between 1975 and 1983, is to date the last […]

What Is The Local Government Responsible For In Victoria?

Victoria has 79 councils. Each council plans and delivers services in health, planning and building control, business and economic development, waste and environmental management, and human and community services. What does the local government responsible for? Local governments create and enforce local laws, manage services and activities which are adapted to the needs of the […]

How Much Does The Governor Of Victoria Get Paid?

The annual salary of the current Governor-General is $425,000, hence the proposed salary represents an increase of 16.5 per cent. How much does the Australian Governor get paid? Governor-General of Australia Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia Term length At His Majesty’s pleasure (usually 5 years by convention) Formation 1 January 1901 First holder The […]

How Much Does A Mayor Earn In Victoria?

Remuneration & Benefits Year Mayor Council 2017 $107,890.79 $43,156.32 2018 $110,156.50 $44,062.61 2019 $113,461.19 $45,384.48 2020 $115,730.41 $46,292.17 How much does a Mayor get paid in Victoria? Existing Council member allowance values Council allowance category Mayoral allowance limit $ per annum(a) Councillor allowance range $ per annum(a)(b) Category 1 Up to 62,884 8,833 – 21,409 […]