Information for primary and secondary students to help with school projects
Below are the answers to questions local students often ask about 
Jenny Mikakos and the Northern Metro Region, including links to more information about the Victorian Parliament and Government.

Who is Jenny Mikakos?
Jenny Mikakos is the Upper House Member for the Northern Metro Region and part of the Brumby Labor Government.

What does Jenny do?
As one of the local representatives, Jenny 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. 

Which political party does Jenny belong to?
Jenny is a member of the Australian Labor Party (ALP).

When was Jenny elected?
Jenny was elected in 1999.

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.