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Taking action to boost inclusion

General | 3 December

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

Picturing the shifts in Victoria’s electoral history

General | 30 November

Electoral and political changes in Victoria since the 1850s outlined in new paper.

Victoria votes for its 60th Parliament

General | 25 November

One in two eligible Victorian voters are expected to have already cast their ballot before polling booths open on election day.

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.

First Peoples’ Assembly members address Parliament

Society | 22 June

The Co-Chairs of the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria have made an historic address to the Legislative Assembly.

Bill banning Nazi swastika passes Parliament

Justice | 22 June

Victoria has become the first jurisdiction in Australia to pass legislation banning the public display of the Nazi swastika (Hakenkreuz).

Victoria leads nation on autism awareness, but still has way to go

Society | 20 June

In the first of its kind, a week-long event is taking place in Queen's Hall at Parliament House to raise awareness of autism spectrum disorder in Victoria.

Public hearings probe unis’ investment in skills

Economy | 10 June

Industry insiders are giving evidence to a parliamentary inquiry assessing the investment in skills by Victorian universities.

Diverse development the key to prosperous Latrobe Valley future

Economy | 9 June

The Latrobe Valley and Gippsland can develop a diverse range of industries as the region transitions away from coal-fired power, a Legislative Council Committee report has found.

Budget Estimates inquiry wraps up public hearings

Economy | 6 June

The Public Accounts and Estimates Committee (PAEC) has concluded public hearings as part of its annual inquiry examining the government’s spending and revenue raising plans set out in the state budget.

World Environment Day forum held at Parliament House

Environment | 5 June

A forum on biodiversity conservation and recovery in Victoria was held at Parliament House on 5 June for World Environment Day.

Celebrating The Queen's Platinum Jubilee

General | 5 June

A message from the Victorian Parliament's Presiding Officers for The Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Walking together to recognise Aboriginal Change Makers

General | 3 June

A new education resource that presents the stories of Aboriginal Change Makers has been officially launched.

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