Saturday 2 July 2022

News

General | 1 July

Youth Parliament passes 18 bills for change

Those in the chambers and public galleries witnessed passionate, high quality, and at times intense argument on matters close to the participants’ hearts.

General | 30 June

Auslan bulletin makes parliamentary information more accessible

A regular video news bulletin about the Victorian Parliament is being produced in Auslan.

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.

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28 June

Support for older migrants and refugees

Experts and advocates provided evidence at a hearing into support for older Victorians from migrant and refugee backgrounds.

23 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.

17 June

Latrobe Valley in transition

Latrobe Valley is a community in transition, with a new report finding opportunities in a range of sectors.

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.

Economy | 24 March

Latrobe Valley transition powering ahead

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

General | 23 March

Veteran artists on display at Parliament House

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.

Economy | 21 March

Universities' skills inquiry calls for submissions

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

Society | 17 March

Coburg hearing on support for older Victorian migrants and refugees

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

General | 4 March

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

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

Infrastructure | 16 February

Improving environmental infrastructure in Victoria

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

Economy | 10 February

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

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

Health & Welfare | 1 February

Pandemic Committee provides greater oversight

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

Justice | 31 January

Victims of crime reveal their pain at public hearings

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

News

Youth Parliament passes 18 bills for change

Auslan bulletin makes parliamentary information more accessible

Youth return to halls of Victorian Parliament