Greater accountability proposed for councils

The room where it happens

General | 21 November 2024

A unique and vital part of Victoria’s system of government, Cabinet and its processes are unknown to many and have been subject to recent parliamentary and legal challenges.

Research leads to reward for interns

General | 19 November 2024

Past and present parliamentary interns gathered to celebrate the latest cohort’s research on a range of contemporary topics.

First Peoples of Victoria honoured at Parliament

General | 10 September 2024

A plaque has been unveiled at Parliament House paying respects to the First Peoples of Victoria.

Pacific parliamentary partnerships celebrated

General | 8 July 2022

A meeting room in the Parliamentary Precinct has been named the Davui Room in honour of twinning partnerships established between the Victorian Parliament and the Parliaments of Fiji, Nauru and Tuvalu.

Democracy’s way forward discussed at Melbourne conference

General | 7 July 2022

Parliamentary representatives from Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific have gathered in Melbourne to discuss ways in which parliaments can help to strengthen and revitalise democracy.

In remembrance of The Honourable Jane Garrett MP

General | 4 July 2022

We are deeply saddened that the Honourable Jane Garrett MP has passed away and offer our heartfelt condolences to her family.

Youth Parliament passes 18 bills for change

General | 1 July 2022

Those in the chambers and public galleries witnessed passionate, high quality, and at times intense argument on matters close to the participants’ hearts.

Auslan bulletin makes parliamentary information more accessible

General | 30 June 2022

A regular video news bulletin about the Victorian Parliament is being produced in Auslan.

Youth return to halls of Victorian Parliament

General | 27 June 2022

On the 2022 reform agenda are a raft of bills on topics of education, employment, health, justice, transport, sustainability, inequality, cultural diversity and LGBTIQ+ representation.

Celebrating The Queen's Platinum Jubilee

General | 5 June 2022

A message from the Victorian Parliament's Presiding Officers for The Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Walking together to recognise Aboriginal Change Makers

General | 3 June 2022

A new education resource that presents the stories of Aboriginal Change Makers has been officially launched.

Research report examines transitioning to life after parliament

General | 31 May 2022

A first-of-its-kind research project has been undertaken jointly by Deakin University and the Victorian Parliamentary Former Members Association.

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