Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Constitution Act 1975 - SECT 16A

The principle of Government mandate

16A. The principle of Government mandate



(1) It is the intention of the Parliament that regard should be given to the
following principle-

The Council as a House of Review will exercise its powers in recognition of
the right and obligation of the current Government to implement-

   (a)  the Government's specific mandate-the policies, promises and
        initiatives which were publicly released by or on behalf of the
        Government during the last election campaign; and

   (b)  the Government's general mandate-to govern for and on behalf of the
        people of Victoria.

(2) The principle in subsection (1) is not to be construed as limiting the
powers of the Council, the Assembly or the Parliament.