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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.

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

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

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

Society | 29 August

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

Pandemic causes dip in Victoria’s population

Society | 25 August

Victoria’s estimated population decline of 44,792 people between 2020 and 2021 was mostly attributable to a dramatic fall in net overseas migration and a surge in net outwards interstate population flows.

Science explored and celebrated

General | 22 August

Two events were held at Parliament House during National Science Week.

Victoria well placed to capitalise on quantum technology

Society | 19 August

Without quantum physics, there would be no internet, computers, or magnetic resonance imaging. A Parliamentary Library research note explores recent developments in quantum technology.

Treaty Authority Bill passes Parliament

Society | 17 August

Legislation to establish a Treaty Authority has passed Parliament.

Pacific partnership moves to next stage

General | 14 August

Future plans discussed for Fiji-Victoria parliamentary twinning program as the partnership continues to progress.

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