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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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Apartment design standards inquiry holds hearings

Apartment design standards inquiry holds hearings

Infrastructure | 12 December 2021

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

Disability Action and Inclusion Plan launched

Disability Action and Inclusion Plan launched

Health & Welfare | 3 December 2021

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

Comprehensive report tackles ecological decline in Victoria

Comprehensive report tackles ecological decline in Victoria

Environment | 2 December 2021

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.

Report on school bus use

Report on school bus use

Infrastructure | 30 November 2021

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

State urged to strengthen air quality enforcement measures

State urged to strengthen air quality enforcement measures

Health & Welfare | 18 November 2021

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.

Spotlight on renewable energy

Spotlight on renewable energy

Environment | 27 September 2021

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

Redress scheme proposed for forced adoption victims

Redress scheme proposed for forced adoption victims

Justice | 8 September 2021

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.

Report recommends better access to TAFE for learners with disability

Report recommends better access to TAFE for learners with disability

Society | 1 September 2021

In a landmark report, the Legislative Assembly Economy and Infrastructure Committee has made a series of recommendations aimed at improving access to TAFE for learners with disability.

Legislative Assembly sees the light

Legislative Assembly sees the light

General | 1 July 2021

Energy-efficient LED downlights have been installed in the Legislative Assembly chamber.