Greater accountability proposed for councils

Invested in young people

General | 12 December 2024

Advocating for an issue at a young age led one Victorian to a career in politics.

Ritual with responsibility

General | 10 December 2024

Question time is often people’s first exposure to parliament and politics, but its continued relevance and role in our democracy is itself subject to questioning from time to time.

Helping rural youth to thrive

General | 29 November 2024

Young people representing Youththrive Victoria have provided a briefing to MPs at Parliament House on the organisation’s programs that support rural youth to build leadership capacity and overcome barriers to education.

MPs lead students on journey of service and sacrifice

General | 19 July 2024

Victorian teenagers are keeping the legacy of the Kokoda Track campaign alive, sharing heroic stories of the fallen with their local communities after trekking 138 kilometres in Papua New Guinea.

Youth Parliament inspires a new generation

General | 5 July 2024

The State Government has been presented with the 17 Bills which passed the 38th annual YMCA Youth Parliament.

Ombudsman exceeds objectives in debut audit

General | 4 July 2024

The Victorian Ombudsman met and exceeded its agency objectives, according to a report tabled out of session this week.

Youth Parliament takeover in 38th year

General | 1 July 2024

Fresh ideas and perspectives on show as young Victorians debate public policy proposals which could one day become state law.

Parliament Prize receives record number of entries

General | 21 June 2024

Submissions have closed and judging is about to get underway after the popular competition attracted an all-time high 1126 video statements from students across Victoria.

Students set for life-changing Kokoda trek with Victorian MPs

General | 18 June 2024

Mentored and accompanied by Members of Parliament, the 25 year 11s from across the state have been awarded a scholarship named in honour of a Kokoda veteran from their area.