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Committee inquiries lead to change

Committee inquiries lead to change

Justice | 26 September

Dvir Abramovich shed tears as Victoria became the first jurisdiction in Australia to ban public displays of the Nazi swastika, but it wasn't the only landmark reform recommended by the Legislative Assembly Legal and Social Issues Committee during the 59th parliament.

From the archive: Queen Elizabeth II opening the 39th Parliament

From the archive: Queen Elizabeth II opening the 39th Parliament

General | 16 September

An estimated 50,000 people gathered outside Parliament House on 25 February 1954 to welcome the newly crowned monarch and her husband Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.

Historic transition at parliamentary sitting

Historic transition at parliamentary sitting

General | 13 September

Oaths, affirmations and condolences during a history-making day at Parliament.

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Honouring Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Honouring Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

13 September

Wreath laid at Parliament House in tribute to the late Queen.

Parliament in Focus: Casino Legislation

Parliament in Focus: Casino Legislation

5 September

Legislative Assembly debated measures recommended by Royal Commission into the Casino Operator.

Universities' investment in skills report

Universities' investment in skills report

1 September

Legislative Assembly Economy and Infrastructure Committee makes 31 recommendations.

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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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.

Budget estimates hearings held at Parliament House

Budget estimates hearings held at Parliament House

Economy | 11 June 2021

Public hearings for the Victorian Government’s 2021-22 budget estimates have been held at Parliament House.