1+ day, 23+ hour ago   (642+ words) 24 July 2026 Read research paper For many, Victoria’s political history is created in the parliamentary chambers, yet important stories about social change have also unfolded in a far quieter place: the Parliamentary Library. What began as an exclusively male institution has,…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago   (135+ words) Residents are calling for greater transparency about the project, ongoing communication and public information sessions where the community can ask questions, clear information about traffic, noise, electricity, water use and environmental management, and careful consideration of the project’s impacts on…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (204+ words) Parliament of Victoria ‘Unidentified female librarian’: The women of Victoria’s Parliamentary Library A hundred years ago, the Joint Committee of the Parliamentary Library decided to advertise roles specifically for women. The two successful candidates – Flora Brennan and Mary ‘Mollie’ Clark…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (542+ words) The 50th anniversary of NAIDOC Week presents an opportunity to reflect, connect and celebrate. For Seona James, a Yorta Yorta woman and Adviser to the Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group for Victoria’s parliamentary departments, it means taking time to think and…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (391+ words) Forty years after Victoria’s first Youth Parliament was held, young people from across the state gathered at Parliament House for the latest opportunity to speak up about issues that matter to them. Over three days, the 2026 group of 120 youth parliamentarians…...

1+ mon, 3+ hour ago   (428+ words) A Parliamentary Library seminar has explored the increasing demand for food across the world and how Victoria is leading the way in plant-based protein research. Moderator and University of Melbourne Professor Sandra Kentish was joined by University of Melbourne Professor…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (492+ words) From live music to school programs, Landcare networks across Victoria are reimagining how they connect with younger generations, as highlighted during an environmental showcase at Parliament House. The event brought together representatives from regional and metropolitan groups, shining a spotlight…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (90+ words) Create change and stand up for your beliefs by starting your own petition today Take a look at some other petitions related to causes you care about. There are many passionate individuals just like you who are working towards positive…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (696+ words) Parliament has passed new electoral laws in an effort to restore political donation limits and transparency, after a High Court decision left the state without any regulatory framework governing campaign finance just months out from the next election. The Electoral…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (90+ words) Create change and stand up for your beliefs by starting your own petition today Take a look at some other petitions related to causes you care about. There are many passionate individuals just like you who are working towards positive…...