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Space technology in Australia

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.

Committee inquiries lead to change

Committee inquiries lead to change

Justice | 26 September

Dvir Abramovich shed tears as Victoria became the first jurisdiction in Australia to ban public displays of the Nazi swastika, but it wasn't the only landmark reform recommended by the Legislative Assembly Legal and Social Issues Committee during the 59th parliament.

From the archive: Queen Elizabeth II opening the 39th Parliament

From the archive: Queen Elizabeth II opening the 39th Parliament

General | 16 September

An estimated 50,000 people gathered outside Parliament House on 25 February 1954 to welcome the newly crowned monarch and her husband Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.

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Honouring Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Honouring Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

13 September

Wreath laid at Parliament House in tribute to the late Queen.

Parliament in Focus: Casino Legislation

Parliament in Focus: Casino Legislation

5 September

Legislative Assembly debated measures recommended by Royal Commission into the Casino Operator.

Universities' investment in skills report

Universities' investment in skills report

1 September

Legislative Assembly Economy and Infrastructure Committee makes 31 recommendations.

Parliament presents

Hear from some of our state's leading voices, across all sectors of the Victorian community.

'Parliament presents' is a series of online conversations that offer some fascinating insights and ideas from the fields of science, history and heritage, design, culture and community advocacy. Below is a selection of recent events, which are streamed live here on the parliament's website and via Facebook Live.

 

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Historic transition at parliamentary sitting

Historic transition at parliamentary sitting

General | 13 September

Oaths, affirmations and condolences during a history-making day at Parliament.

New King proclaimed

New King proclaimed

General | 12 September

A ceremony has been held at Government House in Melbourne for the Proclamation of His Majesty King Charles III.

In remembrance of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

In remembrance of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

General | 9 September

Presiding Officers' message on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Microplastics entering the food chain through biosolid fertilisers 

Microplastics entering the food chain through biosolid fertilisers 

Environment | 7 September

The increasing use of biosolids as agricultural fertilisers may be causing microplastic pollution in Victoria, according to a recently published research note from the Victorian Parliamentary Library. 

Parliament Prize winners celebrated

Parliament Prize winners celebrated

General | 6 September

Potential policy makers of the future have been recognised at a Queen’s Hall awards ceremony.

Horticulture’s growth on show

Horticulture’s growth on show

General | 3 September

The importance of the horticulture sector to Victoria was on display at Parliament House.

Work placements at centre of skills investment reform

Work placements at centre of skills investment reform

Economy | 1 September

A parliamentary committee has recommended an overhaul of work-integrated learning such as internships and placements, in a bid to help alleviate skill shortages.

Report on 2022-23 Budget Estimates

Report on 2022-23 Budget Estimates

Economy | 30 August

The Public Accounts and Estimates Committee has published its fourth and final review of the budget estimates for the 59th parliament.

Diversity of parliament in the spotlight

Diversity of parliament in the spotlight

Society | 29 August

A Parliamentary Library research note analyses the key demographics of Victorian MPs over the past five state elections.