Parliament next sitting | 16 August
Committees table reports on public inquiries
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General | 8 August
Students have their say in 2022 Parliament Prize
Students from Williamstown Primary School, Brunswick Secondary College and Genazzano FCJ College have taken out the top prizes in this year’s competition, awarded by the Victorian Parliament to students who have recorded a 90-second response to the question, ‘What would you say to parliament if you were an MP?’
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Economy | 5 August
Cost of living crunch for governments
State governments have three main issues to consider when confronting higher prices.
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Society | 4 August
Three private members’ bills begin their journey
During this sitting week three new bills were made public in the Legislative Council by non-government members of parliament.
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Justice | 4 August
Children of incarcerated parents the invisible victims of crime: Report
New report recommends Victoria create an agency to respond to children and families of people affected by parental incarceration.
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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.