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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.

Pandemic Committee provides greater oversight

Health & Welfare | 1 February 2022

The newly established Pandemic Declaration Accountability and Oversight Committee held its first public hearing on 31 January 2022.

Victims of crime reveal their pain at public hearings

Justice | 31 January 2022

The inquiry into Victoria's criminal justice system heard from many victims of crime during its public hearing phase.

Aboriginal Change Makers resource launched

General | 5 January 2022

Aboriginal history, culture and identity feature in a landmark education resource published online.

Justice mid inquiry update

Justice | 17 December 2021

The Committee examining Victoria’s criminal justice system has provided an update on its inquiry.

Apartment design standards inquiry holds hearings

Infrastructure | 12 December 2021

An inquiry examining apartment design standards in Victoria has been holding public hearings.

Disability Action and Inclusion Plan launched

Health & Welfare | 3 December 2021

On the International Day of People with Disability, our Presiding Officers have launched a Disability Action and Inclusion Plan for the Parliament.

Comprehensive report tackles ecological decline in Victoria

Environment | 2 December 2021

The Environment and Planning Committee has made a total of 74 recommendations to address the range of problems associated with Victoria’s declining ecosystem in its report tabled in the Legislative Council.

Report on school bus use

Infrastructure | 30 November 2021

A comprehensive analysis of Victoria’s long-running School Bus Program has recommended no major changes to its operation in rural and regional Victoria.

State urged to strengthen air quality enforcement measures

Health & Welfare | 18 November 2021

Victoria should consider stricter air quality enforcement measures and ensure agencies such as the Environment Protection Authority are adequately resourced to police them, a Legislative Council Committee inquiry has found.

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