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Heritage chandelier returns to Parliamentary Library

Heritage chandelier returns to Parliamentary Library

General | 23 April 2025

After five years in storage a 19th century chandelier has returned to its pride of place, illuminating the Parliamentary Library’s central dome.

Victorians voice their views on Upper House reform

Victorians voice their views on Upper House reform

General | 16 April 2025

More than 200 Victorians have shared their views on the future of the state’s electoral system as part of consultation conducted by the Electoral Matters Committee (EMC).

Hope for folk art's future

Hope for folk art's future

General | 4 April 2025

An endangered ancient art form has been showcased at Parliament House.

Parliament pays tribute to Jane Garrett

Parliament pays tribute to Jane Garrett

General | 3 August 2022

Tributes have been paid to The Honourable Jane Garrett MP, with condolence motions moved in the Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council.

Maree Edwards elected Speaker

Maree Edwards elected Speaker

General | 2 August 2022

The Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards has been elected Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.

Parliament Prize leads to local action

Parliament Prize leads to local action

General | 1 August 2022

One student’s winning entry in last year’s Parliament Prize competition has helped to address a road safety issue.

Open House Melbourne roars back to life

Open House Melbourne roars back to life

General | 31 July 2022

Hundreds of people of all ages poured through parliament when Open House Melbourne returned as an in-person event for the first time since 2019.

Youth-led content for parliament’s platforms

Youth-led content for parliament’s platforms

General | 29 July 2022

Parliament’s website and social media will soon have content produced by young Victorians.

Support for Fiji’s budget scrutiny

Support for Fiji’s budget scrutiny

General | 25 July 2022

A Victorian parliamentary staff member has provided research support to the Fiji Parliament as it debates its national budget.

Education success story impresses parliamentary leaders

Education success story impresses parliamentary leaders

General | 9 July 2022

Parliamentary representatives from the Pacific Islands, New Zealand and various Australian parliaments have visited Worawa Aboriginal College at Healesville during NAIDOC Week to experience an education success story.

Pacific parliamentary partnerships celebrated

Pacific parliamentary partnerships celebrated

General | 8 July 2022

A meeting room in the Parliamentary Precinct has been named the Davui Room in honour of twinning partnerships established between the Victorian Parliament and the Parliaments of Fiji, Nauru and Tuvalu.

Democracy’s way forward discussed at Melbourne conference

Democracy’s way forward discussed at Melbourne conference

General | 7 July 2022

Parliamentary representatives from Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific have gathered in Melbourne to discuss ways in which parliaments can help to strengthen and revitalise democracy.