The power to make laws is shared between the Commonwealth Parliament and each state parliament. In Victoria, laws come from several sources: the Australian Constitution, federal legislation, Victorian legislation and common law. How are laws made in Victoria? To create new laws a Bill (a draft Act) is debated in parliament. If it is passed […]
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Does Victoria Have A Mayor Or Premier?
The Premier of Victoria is the head of the Government of Victoria, Australia. The Premier does the same job at a state level as the Prime Minister of Australia does at a national level. Formal power is held by the Queen who is represented in Victoria by the Governor of Victoria. Who is the new […]
What Did Victorians Drink Alcohol?
Victorian Era Beverages-Wines,Gin and Sherry Port, Madeira, and sherry were heavy, “fortified” wines, that is to say, bolstered with brandy (or some other heavy liquor). What alcohol did they drink in Victorian times? Though mixed drinks became more popular in the late 19th century, the majority of alcoholic beverages of Regency and Victorian England were […]
Did Victorians Eat Goose At Christmas?
Geese are still typically consumed either in the spring, when they are young, and then in the winter, when they are fattened. Because of this, many families in Victorian England would budget throughout the year for a Christmas goose. What did Victorian era eat for Christmas? Most Victorian families had roast goose for their Christmas […]
What Did Victorian Children Drink?
In the Victorian period, babies were fed broth, milk and diluted wine in special baby feeders. Toddlers were given posset, a warm milk drink believed to have medicinal properties. What drinks did Victorians have? A glass of hock after white fish or claret and port after salmon. Following entrees chilled champagne, a favourite with the […]
Do I Need A Victorian Drivers License?
If you want to keep driving in Victoria after this six month period, you must get a Victorian driver’s licence. You may be required to undertake some tests to receive a Victorian licence. Find out more about overseas licences . Do you need Victorian license to drive in Victoria? You can drive in Victoria using […]
Do You Need A Victorian License To Register A Car?
Book a registration appointment with VicRoads. You will need: Your current Victorian licence, learner permit or customer number. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and engine number. Can someone else register my car for me Vic? To act on behalf of another person you must also provide one of the following: a completed and signed VicRoads […]
How Much Does It Cost To Get A License In Victoria?
Driver licence fees Type of licence 3 years 4 years New, reissue* or renewal For full or P2 probationary licences $85.50 N/A New, reissue* For P1 probationary licences N/A $113.90 Free Licence Scheme For eligible drivers under 25 Free N/A Is it free to get your licence in Victoria? Am I eligible for a free […]
Does Victoria Ever Do Double Demerits?
Victoria is also one of the jurisdictions in Australia that does not double demerit points at any time of year, including public holidays. Can you get demerit points back Vic? VicRoads can’t change or remove demerit points unless another agency directs us to. If you believe you weren’t the driver for an offence, contact Fines […]
How Many Great Great Grandkids Did Queen Victoria Have?
142 great-great-. The 142 great-great-grandchildren are the offspring of her 87 great-grandchildren. How many great great-grandchildren did Queen Victoria have? Queen Victoria and Prince Albert have 142 great-great-grandchildren. Who are Queen Victoria’s great great-grandchildren? Queen VictoriaGreat grandchildren Does Queen Victoria have any living great-grandchildren? Great-grandchildren are second cousins. Carl Johan Bernadotte, Count of Wisborg, who […]