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Finding a voice through art

Finding a voice through art

An exhibition held at Parliament House has showcased the power of art to help break down the stigma associated with mental ill health.

Diverse topics covered in record-breaking competition

Diverse topics covered in record-breaking competition

The winners of the 2025 Parliament Prize have been announced after a record number of entries from students across Victoria.

Students explore leadership and advocacy

Students explore leadership and advocacy

General | 23 July 2025

New civics initiatives offered at parliament are providing Victorian students with opportunities to engage with a range of concepts important to their future.

Digging deep, reporting with purpose

Digging deep, reporting with purpose

General | 18 July 2025

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

General | 11 July 2025

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

Helping rural youth to thrive

Helping rural youth to thrive

General | 29 November 2024

Young people representing Youththrive Victoria have provided a briefing to MPs at Parliament House on the organisation’s programs that support rural youth to build leadership capacity and overcome barriers to education.

The room where it happens

The room where it happens

General | 21 November 2024

A unique and vital part of Victoria’s system of government, Cabinet and its processes are unknown to many and have been subject to recent parliamentary and legal challenges.

Research leads to reward for interns

Research leads to reward for interns

General | 19 November 2024

Past and present parliamentary interns gathered to celebrate the latest cohort’s research on a range of contemporary topics.

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.