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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.

General | 5 January

Aboriginal Change Makers resource launched

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

Justice | 17 December 2021

Justice mid inquiry update

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

Infrastructure | 12 December 2021

Apartment design standards inquiry holds hearings

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

Health & Welfare | 3 December 2021

Disability Action and Inclusion Plan launched

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

Environment | 2 December 2021

Comprehensive report tackles ecological decline in Victoria

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.

Infrastructure | 30 November 2021

Report on school bus use

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

Health & Welfare | 18 November 2021

State urged to strengthen air quality enforcement measures

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.

Environment | 27 September 2021

Spotlight on renewable energy

The Legislative Council’s Environment and Planning Committee has commenced an inquiry into renewable energy in Victoria.

Justice | 8 September 2021

Redress scheme proposed for forced adoption victims

A major parliamentary inquiry has called for the Victorian Government to immediately establish a landmark redress scheme for mothers whose babies were forcibly removed from them because of historical adoption policies and practices.

News

Youth Parliament passes 18 bills for change

Auslan bulletin makes parliamentary information more accessible

Youth return to halls of Victorian Parliament