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.

Research report examines transitioning to life after parliament

General | 31 May 2022

A first-of-its-kind research project has been undertaken jointly by Deakin University and the Victorian Parliamentary Former Members Association.

Refreshing our partnership with Fiji

General | 23 May 2022

Victorian parliamentary staff have worked with colleagues at the Fiji Parliament to help develop a new community engagement strategy for the parliament.

Photo installation explores gatherings

General | 19 May 2022

The landscapes and meeting places of regional Victoria have been brought to Parliament through a major photography festival.

Students' convention returns to Parliament

General | 18 May 2022

Secondary students from 12 schools across Melbourne came together to discuss whether or not Victorian courts should continue to hold judge only trials.

Students have their say as the Parliament Prize returns in 2022

General | 16 May 2022

Victorian students are invited to share what they would say to parliament if they were an MP.

Community toolkit launched

General | 13 April 2022

A new online community toolkit about Parliament has been launched by Legislative Council President Nazih Elasmar.

Veteran artists on display at Parliament House

General | 23 March 2022

Twelve Victorian veterans and their family members who are artists took centre stage in Queen’s Hall for the launch of Persona, a photographic portrait series.

Ukrainian Flag flown at Victoria’s Parliament in support of democracy

General | 4 March 2022

The Ukrainian Flag is being flown on Parliament House in Melbourne in support of peace, freedom and democracy in Ukraine.

Aboriginal Change Makers resource launched

General | 5 January 2022

Aboriginal history, culture and identity feature in a landmark education resource published online.

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