Monday 27 June 2022

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General | 27 June

Youth return to halls of Victorian Parliament

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.

Health & Welfare | 24 June

Committee inquiry reviews Government’s pandemic orders

The Pandemic Declaration Accountability and Oversight Committee has consulted various stakeholders at public hearings held throughout 2022.

Society | 22 June

First Peoples’ Assembly members address Parliament

The Co-Chairs of the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria have made an historic address to the Legislative Assembly.

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14 June

Support for older migrants and refugees

Elder abuse, health, isolation, technology and family ties on the agenda at inquiry public hearing.

12 June

Nazi Symbol Prohibition

The Legislative Assembly has debated a bill to ban Nazi symbols.

8 June

Powering the renewable energy transition

Victoria is well placed to make the transition to cleaner energy, a parliamentary committee has found.

Aboriginal Change Makers

Learn more about this new resource

Aboriginal Change Makers is a new teaching resource for Victorian schools that presents stories of Aboriginal self-determination and empowerment.

Developed in a unique partnership between Worawa Aboriginal College and the Victorian Parliament, the rich collection of stories included in this resource honour just some of the Aboriginal Change Makers who, through their commitment and determination, made a difference in Aboriginal society in Victoria that rippled across the country.

Justice | 22 June

Bill banning Nazi swastika passes Parliament

Victoria has become the first jurisdiction in Australia to pass legislation banning the public display of the Nazi swastika (Hakenkreuz).

Society | 20 June

Victoria leads nation on autism awareness, but still has way to go

In the first of its kind, a week-long event is taking place in Queen's Hall at Parliament House to raise awareness of autism spectrum disorder in Victoria.

Economy | 10 June

Public hearings probe unis’ investment in skills

Industry insiders are giving evidence to a parliamentary inquiry assessing the investment in skills by Victorian universities.

Economy | 9 June

Diverse development the key to prosperous Latrobe Valley future

The Latrobe Valley and Gippsland can develop a diverse range of industries as the region transitions away from coal-fired power, a Legislative Council Committee report has found.

Economy | 6 June

Budget Estimates inquiry wraps up public hearings

The Public Accounts and Estimates Committee (PAEC) has concluded public hearings as part of its annual inquiry examining the government’s spending and revenue raising plans set out in the state budget.

Environment | 5 June

World Environment Day forum held at Parliament House

A forum on biodiversity conservation and recovery in Victoria was held at Parliament House on 5 June for World Environment Day.

General | 5 June

Celebrating The Queen's Platinum Jubilee

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

General | 3 June

Walking together to recognise Aboriginal Change Makers

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

General | 31 May

Research report examines transitioning to life after parliament

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

News

Youth return to halls of Victorian Parliament

Committee inquiry reviews Government’s pandemic orders

First Peoples’ Assembly members address Parliament