Saturday, 10 December 2022

News

The express way to get young voices heard

General | 8 December

Young writers get published as part of new parliamentary program.

Celebrating contributions of Victorians with disability

General | 5 December

Parliament House hosted a morning tea in Queen’s Hall to mark International Day of People with Disability.

Taking action to boost inclusion

General | 3 December

Parliament takes practical steps to enhance accessibility through Disability Action and Inclusion Plan.

Latest videos

State of the Future

4 November

Kaif Ul Wara, who founded a creative arts group, speaks about leadership at the community level in the fourth instalment of our State of the Future series. Produced by the Victorian Parliament's youth associate Darcy Scales, the series explores the thoughts and expectations that a group of young Victorians have in relation to leadership.

Victoria's spent convictions scheme

31 October

The 59th Parliament saw the creation of Victoria’s first spent convictions scheme. Eligible Victorians can apply to the Magistrates Court to have their conviction ‘spent’, meaning it no longer forms part of their criminal record, allowing them to gain access to employment and move on with their lives.

Committee inquiries value public input

24 October

Public input is a vital part of the committee inquiry process. James Legge has shared his experience of appearing at a public hearing and leading a site visit as part of the Legislative Assembly Environment and Planning Committee’s assessment of apartment design standards.

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.

A short history of long goodbyes

General | 3 October

While members now expect valedictory speeches as a standard part of parliamentary practice, it’s actually a recent phenomenon.

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

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

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.

Historic transition at parliamentary sitting

General | 13 September

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

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

General | 9 September

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

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

General | 6 September

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

Latest news Chevron-right