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Giant leap of learning as civics meets space

Giant leap of learning as civics meets space

General | 2 March 2026

A Victorian initiative combining civics and science is set to take off as interest in space grows.

Parliamentary integrity commission probes misconduct referrals

Parliamentary integrity commission probes misconduct referrals

General | 25 February 2026

The recently established Parliamentary Workplace Standards and Integrity Commission (PWSIC) is considering 30 misconduct referrals, according to evidence presented to the Integrity and Oversight Committee.

Petitions giving Victorians a say

Petitions giving Victorians a say

General | 5 February 2026

Petitions to the Legislative Council are giving Victorians a direct voice in Parliament, with tens of thousands of people petitioning on everything from saving a tram stop to banning all fireworks displays and reversing cuts to Melbourne Youth Orchestras.

Parliament pauses in honour of Bondi Beach and bushfire victims

Parliament pauses in honour of Bondi Beach and bushfire victims

General | 3 February 2026

Members of parliament stood in silence on the first sitting day of 2026 to acknowledge the impact of the summer bushfires and the Bondi Beach terrorist attack.

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.