For Students
Here are the answers to questions local students often ask about Ann Barker and the Oakleigh electorate. Plus links to more information about the Victorian Parliament and Government.
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ann Barker?Ann is the Member of Parliament for the State electorate of Oakleigh. She sits in the Legislative Assembly (or Lower House) of the Victorian Parliament.
Where does Ann live?
Ann lives in Oakleigh.
What does Ann do?
As the local representative, Ann helps residents, schools, businesses and other groups with Victorian Government matters and works hard to improve the local area. She meets with residents and organisations; works with ministers and government departments; attends local events and visits local schools and businesses. When she’s in Parliament, Ann takes part in debates about new laws; gives speeches on issues affecting the Oakleigh electorate and attends meetings of the Parliamentary Labor Party.
Which political party does Ann belong to?
Ann is a member of the Australian Labor Party (ALP).
When was Ann elected?
Ann was first elected as the State Member for Oakleigh in September 1999 and was re-elected in November 2002, in November 2006 and again in December 2010
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.
For more information
Parliament of Victoria
Lots of useful information for students. Including information about the parliamentary system, how laws are made, people in Parliament, committees, history and much more. You can even take a virtual tour of Parliament House, and watch or or listen to live broadcasts when Parliament is sitting.
Victorian Government
Main entry point for State Government information and services on the internet
