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Digging deep, reporting with purpose

Digging deep, reporting with purpose

While the media landscape is changing, the parliamentary press gallery maintains its significant role in political reporting.

Youth parliamentarians advocate for action

Youth parliamentarians advocate for action

In total, 19 bills were passed at the 2025 Victorian Youth Parliament held at Parliament House.

Walking together with First Peoples

Walking together with First Peoples

General | 10 July 2025

A special collection of videos has been curated to celebrate NAIDOC Week 2025.

Parties divided on proposals for electoral reform

Parties divided on proposals for electoral reform

General | 3 July 2025

Victoria’s major political parties have presented competing visions on possible reform to the system for electing the Legislative Council, according to evidence posted on the Electoral Matters Committee website.

MPs dunked to support fight against MND

MPs dunked to support fight against MND

General | 17 June 2025

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

First Peoples of Victoria honoured at Parliament

First Peoples of Victoria honoured at Parliament

General | 10 September 2024

A plaque has been unveiled at Parliament House paying respects to the First Peoples of Victoria.

Forward thinking by a growing industry

Forward thinking by a growing industry

General | 3 September 2024

Victoria’s horticultural industry has highlighted innovation during a spectacular showcase held at Parliament House.

Pats and chats with a purpose

Pats and chats with a purpose

General | 29 August 2024

No bark nor bite as therapy dog Bailey brings parliamentarians together for an important cause.

Saluting a steadfast Aussie hero

Saluting a steadfast Aussie hero

General | 28 August 2024

The pioneering efforts of a supercentenarian have been celebrated at parliament and they’re showing no signs of slowing down.

Parliament Prize 2024 awards ceremony

Parliament Prize 2024 awards ceremony

General | 14 August 2024

The competition received a record-setting 1126 entries from pupils in grades 5 through to year 12 on issues important to them and their communities.

Proposed reforms to improve election fairness and accessibility

Proposed reforms to improve election fairness and accessibility

General | 1 August 2024

Voting in Victoria should begin on the Saturday before election day and include Sunday and two late night voting sessions, a parliamentary committee has proposed.

Report on Auditor-General's performance tabled

Report on Auditor-General's performance tabled

General | 31 July 2024

An independent report on the performance of the Victorian Auditor-General's Office (VAGO) has been tabled in Parliament.

MPs lead students on journey of service and sacrifice

MPs lead students on journey of service and sacrifice

General | 19 July 2024

Victorian teenagers are keeping the legacy of the Kokoda Track campaign alive, sharing heroic stories of the fallen with their local communities after trekking 138 kilometres in Papua New Guinea.

Youth Parliament inspires a new generation

Youth Parliament inspires a new generation

General | 5 July 2024

The State Government has been presented with the 17 Bills which passed the 38th annual YMCA Youth Parliament.