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Information for Primary and Secondary students to help with school projects.
Local students often ask Luke about the political system and the Narre Warren North electorate. On this page you will find some answers to frequently asked questions, as well as some links to more information about the Victorian Parliament and Government.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Luke Donnellan?
Luke Donnellan is the Member of Parliament for the State District of Narre Warren North. Luke is a member of the Labor Opposition and he sits in the Legislative Assembly (Lower House) of the Victorian Parliament.
What does Luke do?
As the local representative, Luke 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; corresponds with ministers; speaks in Parliament on important issues and attends local events and visits local schools and businesses.
Does Luke have any other responsibilities?
Yes. Luke holds the portfolios of Roads, Road Safety and the TAC. In these roles, Luke holds the government to account on issues regarding roads projects and safety for everybody on our roads.
Which political party is Luke a member of?
Luke is a member of the Australian Labor Party (ALP), Victorian Branch.
When was Luke elected?
Luke was first elected as the State Member for Narre Warren North in November 2002.
What were the results in Narre Warren North at the last election?
Luke received 52.97% of the two party preferred vote in the 2010 state election.
When do I enrol to vote?
If you are 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.
What does the State Government do?
There are three levels of government: Federal, State and Local.
The State, or Victorian Government looks after issues like public hospitals, state schools, main roads and freeways, 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.
There is lots of useful information for students at Parliament’s website – 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.
The main entry point for State Government information and services on the internet.
Gateway to government for Victoria’s young people, including an A to Z Guide for Young People and the Victorian Youth Strategy.
The website of the Victorian Labor Opposition. It features plenty of information and news on what’s happening in Victorian politics, as well as detailed policies, and ways to get involved in Victorian Labor.
