Upper House, Melbourne, Government building in Melbourne, Australia
The Upper House in Melbourne is the second chamber of Victoria's parliament with 40 members representing eight electoral regions across the state. Its chamber features red decor throughout, following traditional British parliamentary design practices.
The chamber first met in November 1851 at St Patrick's Hall before moving to Parliament House in 1856. This relocation established its permanent home as part of Victoria's developing parliamentary system.
The Legislative Council functions as a review chamber with 40 members representing eight electoral regions across Victoria.
The chamber offers guided tours when parliament is not in session. Visitors should check opening hours in advance and consult the Parliament House website for details about current visiting arrangements.
The chamber can function independently from the lower house majority, meaning a different party can hold control here. This structure creates a system of parliamentary checks and balances specific to Victoria.
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