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Parliamentary interns awarded for researching topics of the times

Parliamentary interns awarded for researching topics of the times

General | 27 November 2023

The gig economy, renewable energy and youth justice were among the range of topics researched by parliamentary interns in 2023.

Good Samaritan MP’s brushes with death

Good Samaritan MP’s brushes with death

General | 3 November 2023

From nearly losing his own life, to saving someone else’s, it was a big week for Paul Edbrooke.

Unpacking parliament in an accessible way

Unpacking parliament in an accessible way

General | 30 October 2023

New youth-led podcast series answers a variety of questions about parliament.

Library gives a snapshot of our changing state

Library gives a snapshot of our changing state

General | 28 April 2023

The Briefing e-book is aimed at providing MPs and parliamentary staff with a comprehensive reference guide to help inform future debates and provides an in-depth overview of key issues that arose during the life of the 59th Parliament.

Parliament House opens to educators

Parliament House opens to educators

General | 24 April 2023

Over 100 teachers visited Parliament House last week to take part in Teacher Open House, a new initiative of the Victorian Parliament that aims to strengthen connections with teachers and support civics and legal studies in the classroom.

Every Victorian election is more demanding than the last: Commissioner

Every Victorian election is more demanding than the last: Commissioner

General | 18 April 2023

Victoria’s 2022 election had more of everything; more voters, more candidates, more parties and more early electors than ever before.

Have your say on the big issues facing Victoria

Have your say on the big issues facing Victoria

General | 31 March 2023

Community contributions to many of the big policy issues facing the state need not begin and end once every four years at the ballot box.

New momentum for Pacific partnership

New momentum for Pacific partnership

General | 30 March 2023

Nauru delegation visit to Victorian Parliament heralds next stage of parliamentary twinning program.

Inflation-busting recipe book launched

Inflation-busting recipe book launched

General | 22 March 2023

The Victorian Parliament has played host to the launch of a new cookbook from the Salvation Army that aims to help those struggling to make ends meet to put nutritious and budget-friendly meals on the table.

Interns embark on rare journey

Interns embark on rare journey

General | 14 March 2023

University students given tips to succeed as parliamentary internship program gets underway.

Parliament celebrates International Women’s Day

Parliament celebrates International Women’s Day

General | 8 March 2023

Female leaders from across Victoria have been celebrated at Parliament House for their community contributions and leadership.

Putting pen to parliament

Putting pen to parliament

General | 2 March 2023

A unique opportunity exists for young writers aged 18 to 25.