Category: Victoria

What Christmas Tradition Did Queen Victoria’S Husband Bring To Britain?

Christmas trees. Queen Victoria’s husband Prince Albert is credited with popularising Christmas trees in Britain. What Christmas traditions were introduced by Queen Victoria? Presents were shared on the evening of Christmas Eve, rather than Christmas Day as is traditional in the 21st century. In the royal household Queen Victoria insisted unwrapped presents be spread out […]

What Indigenous Territory Is Victoria Bc?

The Songhees Nation are the ancestors of the Lekwungen speaking people who occupied much of Greater Victoria for thousands of years before the area was settled by Europeans. What treaty land is Victoria on? The Douglas TreatiesThe Douglas Treaties cover approximately 930 square kilometres (360 sq mi) of land around Victoria, Saanich, Sooke, Nanaimo and […]

Why Did The Victorians Wear A Lot Of Black?

To the Victorians, black dress could symbolize mourning. But as with most things, there was much more to Victorian mourning than simply wearing black. With various stages of mourning and specific fabrics for each stage, clothing defined stages of grief without the wearer uttering a single word. Did Victorians wear alot of blacks? Wearing black […]

What Was The Order Given In Queen Victoria’S Proclamation About Religious Freedom?

On November 1, 1858, Lord Canning announced Queen Victoria’s proclamation to “the Princes, Chiefs and Peoples of India,” which unveiled a new British policy of perpetual support for “native princes” and nonintervention in matters of religious belief or worship within British India. What was the important point revealed under the Queen Victoria proclamation? Answer: The […]

Can You Defend Yourself In Victoria?

Self-defence is an available defence for any offence that involves the use of force or the threat of force against a person or their property. It must be necessary and proportional given the circumstances, unless in the setting of family violence. Is self defense legal in Victoria? The law says you can’t carry, possess or […]

Who Enforces Legislation In Victoria?

WorkSafe. Investigation and enforcement WorkSafe investigates suspected contraventions of the laws. Who enforces legislation in Australia? Commonwealth and state and territory regulators oversee and enforce the laws in their jurisdictions. Who enforces WHS legislation in Victoria? WorkSafe’sWorkSafe’s role monitor and enforce compliance with the OHS Act and regulations. What is the act of legislation in […]

What Is The Discrimination Act In Victoria?

Victoria has had an Equal Opportunity Act since 1977. The current Act is the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (External link). The legislation protects people from discrimination on the basis of their individual attributes in certain areas of public life, and provides redress for people who have been discriminated against. What is discrimination Victoria? Discrimination means […]