Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Constitution Act 1975 - SECT 27

Division of Victoria into 8 regions

27. Division of Victoria into 8 regions



(1) The State of Victoria is to be divided into 8 regions each of which is to
return 5 members to the Council.

(2) Each region must-

   (a)  consist of 11 districts; and

   (b)  have a boundary that is contiguous with the boundaries of the
        districts that constitute the region.

(3) The Electoral Boundaries Commission must in accordance with the
Electoral Boundaries Commission Act 1982-

   (a)  divide the State of Victoria into regions; and

   (b)  publish the name and boundaries of each region in the Government
        Gazette.