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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.

Pacific study visit focuses on civic education

Pacific study visit focuses on civic education

General | 16 December 2022

Professional development program held for staff from five Pacific Island parliaments.

The Mace gets a makeover

The Mace gets a makeover

General | 15 December 2022

The Legislative Assembly’s ceremonial Mace has been updated for a new era.

Date set for opening of new parliament

Date set for opening of new parliament

General | 13 December 2022

When and where you can watch the historic opening of Victoria’s 60th Parliament.

The express way to get young voices heard

The express way to get young voices heard

General | 8 December 2022

Young writers get published as part of new parliamentary program.

Celebrating contributions of Victorians with disability

Celebrating contributions of Victorians with disability

General | 5 December 2022

Parliament House hosted a morning tea in Queen’s Hall to mark International Day of People with Disability.

Taking action to boost inclusion

Taking action to boost inclusion

General | 3 December 2022

Parliament takes practical steps to enhance accessibility through Disability Action and Inclusion Plan.

Picturing the shifts in Victoria’s electoral history 

Picturing the shifts in Victoria’s electoral history 

General | 30 November 2022

Electoral and political changes in Victoria since the 1850s outlined in new paper.

Victoria votes for its 60th Parliament

Victoria votes for its 60th Parliament

General | 25 November 2022

One in two eligible Victorian voters are expected to have already cast their ballot before polling booths open on election day.

Prestigious award for PHOTO festival

Prestigious award for PHOTO festival

General | 24 November 2022

Photography showcase with Parliament House installation wins Melbourne Award.