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Making and changing laws is one of the main roles of the Victorian parliament. You can check the status of the bills and legislation being debated in the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council.
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Hearing for Inquiry into workplace surveillance
Hearing | 9:00 AM
Hearing for Inquiry into Local Government funding and services
Hearing | 11:00 AM
Hearing for Inquiry into workplace surveillance
Hearing | 9:00 AM
Australia-New Zealand Scrutiny of Legislation Conference
Event | 5:30 PM
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Creativity for a healthy future
Health & Welfare | 13 September 2024
Initiatives to encourage and support Victorians to lead healthy lives have been showcased at Parliament House.
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Rate cap a big concern for councils
Economy | 12 September 2024
The inquiry into local government has heard from half of Victoria’s 48 regional and rural councils at public hearings in Camperdown, Bendigo and Traralgon.
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First Peoples of Victoria honoured at Parliament
General | 10 September 2024
A plaque has been unveiled at Parliament House paying respects to the First Peoples of Victoria.
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Bill paves the way for funeral cost transparency
Society | 5 September 2024
A Bill to increase transparency among providers of funeral services will go to the Legislative Council, after passing the lower house last sitting week.
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Visit Parliament
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Free public tour of Parliament House
Explore this historically significant building, while learning more about the role, history and work of the Parliament.
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High tea
Experience high tea at Parliament of Victoria – a tradition that members and visitors have enjoyed since 1924.
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Architecture tour of Parliament House
Join us for a free tour focusing on the architectural history and design of this Melbourne icon.
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Strangers' Corridor Restaurant
Enjoy lunch in the restaurant on level one at Parliament. Elegant, with dark timbers, contemporary artworks and accents of gold, red and pink tones shape an ambient sense of taste.
Acknowledgement of Country
Parliament of Victoria acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which Parliament House stands. We also acknowledge Traditional Owners across Victoria, and Elders past, present and emerging.
Artwork: Yarkeen Mirring (Dreaming Country) by Tom Day, Gunditjmara, Yorta Yorta and Wemba Wemba, featured in our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan.
