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Latest news
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Witness welfare report released
Justice | 6 October
Sixteen recommendations have been made by Parliament's Integrity and Oversight Committee.
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Teachers welcomed to Parliament House
General | 4 October
Teachers were invited to explore Parliament House on Friday, as part of the first Parliament of Victoria Teacher Open House.
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A short history of long goodbyes
General | 3 October
While members now expect valedictory speeches as a standard part of parliamentary practice, it’s actually a recent phenomenon.
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Space technology in Australia
Economy | 27 September
In June 2022, NASA launched the first of three rockets from the Arnhem Space Centre in the Northern Territory, marking the agency’s first launch from a commercial spaceport outside of the US.
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Public tour of Parliament House
Explore this historically significant building, while learning more about the role, history and work of the Parliament.
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High tea
Experience high tea at Parliament of Victoria – a tradition that members and visitors have enjoyed since 1924.
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Architecture tour of Parliament House
Join us for a free tour focusing on the architectural history and design of this Melbourne icon.
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Strangers Corridor Restaurant
Enjoy lunch in the restaurant on level one at Parliament. Elegant, with dark timbers, contemporary artworks and accents of gold, red and pink tones shape an ambient sense of taste.
Acknowledgment of Country
Parliament of Victoria acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which Parliament House stands. We also acknowledge Traditional Owners across Victoria, and Elders past, present and emerging.
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