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Diverse pathways to parliament

Diverse pathways to parliament

With 128 Members of Parliament, there are 128 different stories about the pathways that MPs travelled to get them where they are today.

People, pressure and purpose: life as an MP

People, pressure and purpose: life as an MP

The rhythm of a politician's job changes day to day and comes with a lot of variety, according to three Members of Parliament who share some insights into their busy schedules.

Connecting with regional community leaders

Connecting with regional community leaders

General | 11 September 2025

Participants in the Fairley Leadership Program have experienced parliament during a sitting week as part of their ongoing leadership learning.

Parliament Prize winners celebrated

Parliament Prize winners celebrated

General | 31 August 2025

Nine students who made outstanding video statements on issues they care about have been rewarded at a ceremony held at Parliament House.

Pop-up garden celebrates industry grounded in community

Pop-up garden celebrates industry grounded in community

General | 29 August 2025

The Victorian horticulture industry came together to transform Queen’s Hall at Parliament House into a spectacular garden.

Big impact in small spaces

Big impact in small spaces

General | 19 May 2023

Men’s sheds from around the state have showcased their work at Parliament House.

Members celebrate Victoria’s volunteers

Members celebrate Victoria’s volunteers

General | 17 May 2023

During National Volunteer Week, a range of MPs have used their Members’ Statements to pay tribute to the many volunteers and volunteer organisations across Victoria.

Youth forum gets answers from MPs

Youth forum gets answers from MPs

General | 16 May 2023

Three Members of Parliament have responded to questions put by young people from across Victoria.

Petitions allow citizens to set the agenda

Petitions allow citizens to set the agenda

General | 15 May 2023

The Victorian Parliament is no stranger to the petition, the most famous of which is arguably still the ‘monster petition’ of 1891.

A fresh take on our heritage

A fresh take on our heritage

General | 14 May 2023

Iconic features of Parliament House explored during heritage festival.

Young Victorians call for seat at the table

Young Victorians call for seat at the table

General | 13 May 2023

Youth forum presents hopeful message to parliament.

Parliament in purple for King’s Coronation

Parliament in purple for King’s Coronation

General | 8 May 2023

To honour the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty The Queen Consort, Parliament House was lit up in purple on 6 and 7 May.

Remembering the victims of domestic and family violence

Remembering the victims of domestic and family violence

General | 3 May 2023

Parliament House was lit up in purple on National Domestic Violence Remembrance Day.

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.