The Victorian Parliament has launched into a more youthful future this week with the help of students from Deakin University.
In a parliamentary first, a cross-disciplinary team of Deakin University students is working on a blueprint for parliament’s future engagement with youth through digital channels.
More than 100 community leaders have participated in a program of briefings at Parliament House, helping to boost regional connections.
The two-day program involved the Presiding Officers, MPs and senior parliamentary staff.
Professor Tony Wong has made a call to action on water and sustainability when delivering the 2017 Deakin Oration at Parliament House.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Cooperative Research Centre for Water Sensitive Cities told a diverse audience of water company executives, academics, public servants, students and members of the general public that a political climate of cooperation and collaboration is needed if we are to tackle contemporary challenges in water management for our cities.
Women MPs from across Australia have met at Parliament House in Melbourne and discussed ways to engage more women in politics.
The Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians Conference brought together women from across the political spectrum to examine a range of issues, including family friendly parliaments, empowering women in leadership, social media engagement, and political violence against women.
Parliament has adjourned its proceedings for the day in solemn tribute to the Hon Fiona Richardson MP, who passed away yesterday.
Fiona Richardson was the Member for Northcote, Minister for Women and Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence.