Overview
From initial policy development through to Cabinet approval, Bill drafting, parliamentary scrutiny, and Royal Assent – each stage is critical to the successful implementation of legislative reform.
This webinar provides an overview of how legislation is developed and passed in Victoria. Designed specifically for those within the Victorian Public Purpose Sector involved in policy or legislative work, it offers insights into best practice drafting, the Cabinet and parliamentary processes, and how conventions like the caretaker period impact legislative progress.
Outcomes
This webinar will:
- Explore the full lifecycle of legislation – from policy idea to Royal Assent.
- Understand the roles of Ministers, departments, the Office of the Chief Parliamentary Counsel, and Cabinet coordination in legislative development.
- Learn how to prepare effective drafting instructions to support a smooth and efficient drafting process.
- Gain insights into the parliamentary process, including how departments support the passage of legislation and how amendments may arise.
- Examine the impact of the caretaker period and government conventions on legislative timelines and decision-making.
Audience
This webinar is designed for:
- government legislative, policy and legal teams
- departmental Cabinet teams
- legal professionals who specialise in public and administrative law.
Speakers
Kayla Martin
Director, Governance Cabinet and Governance Branch, Public Administration, Department of Premier and Cabinet
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Catherine Schipano
Deputy Chief Parliamentary Counsel, Office of the Chief Parliamentary Counsel
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Ruvani Wickremesinghe
Director, Office of the General Counsel, Department of Premier and Cabinet
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David Schreuder
Executive Director, Governance, Legal, Operations & Engagement of the Essential Services Commission of Victoria
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