Greater accountability proposed for councils

Majority of Victorians tipped to vote early

General | 13 November 2026

Casting your compulsory ballot has never been more available and accessible in the lead up to polling day.

Civics and citizenship at the forefront of education agenda

General | 12 November 2026

Parliamentary educators from across Australia and the Pacific have come together in Melbourne as policy creators look to make civics and citizenship a priority in the classroom.

One day in November

General | 10 November 2026

Just as the last Saturday in September is traditionally for the AFL Grand Final, more recently the last Saturday in November has become home to Victoria’s state election.

Records, reflections and Round the Twist

General | 21 October 2026

Throughout the final sitting weeks of the 60th Parliament more than two dozen MPs bid farewell to state politics in their own unique way.

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

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

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

General | 14 May 2023

Iconic features of Parliament House explored during heritage festival.

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

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

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

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.

Parliament House opens to educators

General | 24 April 2023

Over 100 teachers visited Parliament House last week to take part in Teacher Open House, a new initiative of the Victorian Parliament that aims to strengthen connections with teachers and support civics and legal studies in the classroom.

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