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‘Coercive control’ gaining recognition

‘Coercive control’ gaining recognition

Justice | 12 August

A Parliamentary Library research paper explores what 'coercive control' is, its prevalence, and the arguments for and against criminalisation.

Unis face questions on skills investment challenge

Unis face questions on skills investment challenge

Economy | 12 August

Multiple high-ranking academics have fronted a parliamentary inquiry examining the university sector's investment in skills.

Sanskrit scriptures gifted to Parliament

Sanskrit scriptures gifted to Parliament

General | 11 August

A special gift for the Parliamentary Library during senior Swami's visit to Parliament House.

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Report on support for older migrants and refugees

Report on support for older migrants and refugees

2 August

New report recommends improved services, closer to home for older Victorians from migrant and refugee backgrounds.

Universities discuss investment in skills

Universities discuss investment in skills

1 August

Roundtable with universities considers their investment in skills.

Apartment design standards reviewed

Apartment design standards reviewed

29 June

Experts discuss minimum size for apartments.

Parliament presents

Hear from some of our state's leading voices, across all sectors of the Victorian community.

'Parliament presents' is a series of online conversations that offer some fascinating insights and ideas from the fields of science, history and heritage, design, culture and community advocacy. Below is a selection of recent events, which are streamed live here on the parliament's website and via Facebook Live.

 

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Universities' skills inquiry calls for submissions

Universities' skills inquiry calls for submissions

Economy | 21 March

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

Coburg hearing on support for older Victorian migrants and refugees

Coburg hearing on support for older Victorian migrants and refugees

Society | 17 March

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

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

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

General | 4 March

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

Improving environmental infrastructure in Victoria

Improving environmental infrastructure in Victoria

Infrastructure | 16 February

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

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

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

Economy | 10 February

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

Pandemic Committee provides greater oversight

Pandemic Committee provides greater oversight

Health & Welfare | 1 February

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

Victims of crime reveal their pain at public hearings

Justice | 31 January

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

Aboriginal Change Makers resource launched

Aboriginal Change Makers resource launched

General | 5 January

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

Justice mid inquiry update

Justice mid inquiry update

Justice | 17 December 2021

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