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Parliament lights up in show of unity and remembrance

Parliament lights up in show of unity and remembrance

Parliament House lit up in white on Thursday night as part of the National Day of Mourning for victims of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack.

Imagining what parliament could be

Imagining what parliament could be

Ask members of parliament what they would like to see changed about the way the institution operates and you get a variety of views.

Important step forward towards a family-friendly Parliament

Important step forward towards a family-friendly Parliament

General | 8 December 2025

Parliament of Victoria has received accreditation as a breastfeeding-friendly workplace by the Australian Breastfeeding Association.

Bridging the political divide

Bridging the political divide

General | 7 December 2025

While the Victorian Parliament is often portrayed as a battleground of conflict, much of its work happens through constructive collaboration.

Showcasing unique journeys in entrepreneurship

Showcasing unique journeys in entrepreneurship

General | 5 December 2025

Migrant and refugee entrepreneurs have been celebrated in an exhibition held at Parliament House.

Leading in more ways than one

Leading in more ways than one

General | 1 August 2023

Women have taken on a variety of leadership roles in a history-making parliament.

First Peoples’ Assembly meets at Parliament House

First Peoples’ Assembly meets at Parliament House

General | 27 July 2023

The second term of the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria has commenced with a two-day meeting at Parliament House.

Group voting tickets explored in parliamentary library paper

Group voting tickets explored in parliamentary library paper

General | 19 July 2023

Group voting tickets are one of the most controversial features of Victorian state elections.

Parliament welcomes Shrine volunteers

Parliament welcomes Shrine volunteers

General | 13 July 2023

A group of volunteers from the Shrine of Remembrance has been given a tour of Parliament House and morning tea in honour of their contribution to one of Victoria’s most significant institutions.

MPs share insights at community workshop

MPs share insights at community workshop

General | 11 July 2023

Representatives of culturally and linguistically diverse communities have participated in a workshop aimed at enhancing their understanding of parliament.

Celebrations as Youth Parliament passes 18 bills

Celebrations as Youth Parliament passes 18 bills

General | 30 June 2023

Enthusiastic finale for this year's youth parliamentarians.

Youth parliamentarians lead with purpose

Youth parliamentarians lead with purpose

General | 26 June 2023

More than three decades after Victoria’s first Youth Parliament, young people from across Victoria are once again showing the best of their leadership skills at Parliament House.

Exhibition highlights decades of help for Victorians in need

Exhibition highlights decades of help for Victorians in need

General | 21 June 2023

For more than 90 years the Brotherhood of St Laurence has been helping people who’ve fallen on hard times. 

Library paper gives comprehensive review of 2022 election

Library paper gives comprehensive review of 2022 election

General | 13 June 2023

A new paper from the Parliamentary Library comprehensively summarises the 2022 election and its outcomes, while providing background and context through an overview of the key events and issues that shaped the 59th Parliament.