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MPs dunked to support fight against MND

MPs dunked to support fight against MND

The Big Freeze has come to Parliament House supporting efforts to find treatments and a cure for motor neurone disease.

Exploring oversight with partner parliament

Exploring oversight with partner parliament

Fijian parliamentarians have undertaken a professional development program at the Victorian Parliament focused on parliamentary oversight and accountability mechanisms.

Strengthening connections with regional youth

Strengthening connections with regional youth

General | 3 June 2025

A group of young people from the South-West Coast are helping regional youth get their voices heard in Victoria’s Parliament.

Ancient traditions launch discussions on youth aspirations

Ancient traditions launch discussions on youth aspirations

General | 27 May 2025

Yarning circle brings together Aboriginal young people to share their ideas and hopes at Parliament House.

Bill aims to modernise superannuation for emergency service workers

Bill aims to modernise superannuation for emergency service workers

General | 26 May 2025

The Legislative Assembly has debated legislation aimed at modernising the Emergency Services Superannuation Scheme, with membership of more than 124,000 Victorian public servants.

Members express sorrow for earthquake victims

Members express sorrow for earthquake victims

General | 9 February 2023

MPs offer sympathies to people of Turkey and Syria.

Making first impressions count

Making first impressions count

General | 8 February 2023

You never get a second chance to make a first impression. That’s one reason new MPs work hard on perfecting their inaugural speech.

John Landy’s ‘compassionate legacy’

John Landy’s ‘compassionate legacy’

General | 7 February 2023

Former Victorian Governor and Olympic athlete praised for his service to the parliament and the people of Victoria.

Keeping contemporary in a changing world

Keeping contemporary in a changing world

General | 25 January 2023

Tradition and change on the minds of more than 100 parliamentary officers from across the world who converged on the Victorian Parliament.

Fresh perspectives on parliament

Fresh perspectives on parliament

General | 18 January 2023

New four-part video series gives insights into how young people see and engage with parliament.

Sitting days set for 2023

Sitting days set for 2023

General | 3 January 2023

February 7 start for 60th Parliament's first full year of sittings.

Historic tradition with a modern touch

Historic tradition with a modern touch

General | 20 December 2022

Governor Linda Dessau has declared open the 60th Parliament of Victoria.

Presiding Officers elected

Presiding Officers elected

General | 20 December 2022

Find out who has been chosen chair of their chamber.

Getting to know you

Getting to know you

General | 19 December 2022

New MPs attend orientation at parliament ahead of swearing-in.