For Students
Here are the answers to questions local students often ask about Ann Barker and the Oakleigh electorate. And 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 and part of the Brumby Government. 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.
Does Ann have any other official duties?
- Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.
- Member of the Legislative Assembly Standing Orders Committee.
- Member of the Victorian State Parliamentary Democracy Reference Group.
- Chair of Ministerial Advisory Committee on Students with Disabilities and Additional Learning Needs.
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 September1999 and was re-elected in November 2002 and again in November 2006.
What were the results of the last election?
Ann received 62.37% of the two-party preferred vote at the 2006 State Election.
Full election results
State Elections
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.
Links to more information
Parliament of Victoria
Lots of useful information for students. 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.
Victorian Government
Main entry point for State Government information and services on the internet
Office for Youth
Gateway to government for Victoria’s young people. Including an A to Z Guide for Young People and the Victorian Youth Strategy.
The Victorian Government's web-based initiative for young people aged 12-25, filled with great information and articles.
