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Keeping contemporary in a changing world

General | 25 January

Tradition and change on the minds of more than 100 parliamentary officers from across the world who converged on the Victorian Parliament.

Fresh perspectives on parliament

General | 18 January

New four-part video series gives insights into how young people see and engage with parliament.

Sitting days set for 2023

General | 3 January

February 7 start for 60th Parliament's first full year of sittings.

Latest videos

Governor opens 60th Parliament

20 December 2022

Governor Linda Dessau has officially opened Victoria's 60th Parliament, delivering a speech that outlined the state government's plans for the next four years.

Welcome to Country at opening of 60th Parliament

20 December 2022

Wurundjeri man Thane Garvey gave the Welcome to Country at the Opening of Victoria's 60th Parliament.

The Mace gets a makeover

15 December 2022

The Legislative Assembly's ceremonial Mace has been updated for a new era.

Parliament Express

This series of articles has been produced by participants in Parliament Express, a 12-week program delivered by Express Media in partnership with the Parliament of Victoria that provides young writers with the opportunity to hone their skills through mentoring and engagement opportunities.

Hearing the youth voice

Tuning in to the aspirations of young Victorians.

Classic forms meet contemporary functions

A heritage asset adapts to a modern world.

Rethinking the justice system

Personal stories have helped to shape proposals for justice reform.

The pros and cons of being social

TikTok raises questions about engaging with young people on their terms.

A hybrid world beyond the pandemic

MPs look to the future of committee work in a hybrid world.

Leading by example

Young Victorians talk leadership in a new video series.

Justice inquiry makes 100 recommendations for change

Justice | 24 March 2022

The Legislative Council Legal and Social Issues Committee made 100 recommendations, 73 findings, received 170 public submissions and heard from more than 90 witnesses at eight days of public hearings, including Wangaratta.

Latrobe Valley transition powering ahead

Economy | 24 March 2022

Parliamentary Committee visits the Latrobe Valley to hear from unions, experts, community members and employers on economic transition plans

Veteran artists on display at Parliament House

General | 23 March 2022

Twelve Victorian veterans and their family members who are artists took centre stage in Queen’s Hall for the launch of Persona, a photographic portrait series.

Universities' skills inquiry calls for submissions

Economy | 21 March 2022

Victorians can have their say on the state’s universities as part of a new parliamentary inquiry.

Vaccination rates the key to arts sector recovery

Economy | 17 March 2022

Parliamentary Library research paper provides a snapshot of state's arts and entertainment sector during a period of the pandemic.

Coburg hearing on support for older Victorian migrants and refugees

Society | 17 March 2022

A parliamentary inquiry assessing support for older Victorians from migrant and refugee backgrounds has heard directly from people in Melbourne's inner-north.

Ukrainian Flag flown at Victoria’s Parliament in support of democracy

General | 4 March 2022

The Ukrainian Flag is being flown on Parliament House in Melbourne in support of peace, freedom and democracy in Ukraine.

Improving environmental infrastructure in Victoria

Infrastructure | 16 February 2022

A landmark report makes 57 recommendations to improve the provision of environmental infrastructure for growing populations across Victoria.

Government supports recommendations to address COVID-19 impacts on tourism and events sectors

Economy | 10 February 2022

Recommendations from the Legislative Council Economy and Infrastructure Committee to support Victoria's tourism and event sectors have been agreed to by the Government.

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