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Here are the answers to questions local students often ask about Wade Noonan and the Williamstown electorate. And links to more information about the Victorian Parliament and Government.
Who is Wade Noonan?
Wade Noonan is the Member of Victorian Parliament for the Electorate of Williamstown. He sits in the Legislative Assembly (or Lower House) of the Victorian Parliament.
What does Wade do?
As the local representative, Wade helps residents, schools, businesses and other groups with Victorian Government matters and works hard to improve the local area. He meets with residents and organisations; works with ministers and government departments; attends local events and visits local schools and businesses. When he’s in Parliament, Wade takes part in debates about new laws; gives speeches on issues affecting the Williamstown Electorate and attends meetings of the Parliamentary Labor Party.
Which political party does Wade belong to?
Wade is a member of the Australian Labor Party (ALP).
When was Wade elected?
Wade was elected as the State Member for Williamstown in September 2007.
What were the results in Williamstown at the by-election?
Wade received 64.1% of the two-party preferred vote at the 2007 State By-Election.
When do I enrol to vote?
If you’re an Australian citizen aged 18 years or over and you’ve lived at your current address for at least a month, then you need to enrol to vote. You can also apply for enrolment if you’re 17 years old and will be automatically enrolled when you turn 18. Download an Electoral Enrolment Form.
What does the State Government do?
There are three levels of government: Federal, State and Local.
The State (or Victorian) Government looks after things like public hospitals, state schools, main roads and freeways, public transport, police, ambulances and public housing. To find out if something is a State Government issue, visit the Victorian Government Homepage.
Links to more information
Parliament of Victoria
Lots of useful information for students. Including how Parliament works, how laws are made, Members of Parliament, committees, history and much more. You can even take a virtual tour of Parliament House.
Victorian Government
Main entry point for State Government information and services on the internet.
Office for Youth
Gateway to government for Victoria’s young people. Including an A to Z Guide for Young People and the Victorian Youth Strategy.
