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“The lived experience of community members is playing an increasingly significant role in parliamentary inquiries,” writ...
16/09/2026

“The lived experience of community members is playing an increasingly significant role in parliamentary inquiries,” writes Neve Tsitas in an article published as part of our Parliament Express program for young writers, conducted with Express Media.

The article features interviews with Joe McCracken MP, Michael Galea MP and Anasina Gray-Barberio MP.

To read it go to our website at: vicparl.news/4xTAxMn

16/09/2026

Victorian Greens Spokesperson for First Nations and Member for Melbourne, Ellen Sandell MP features in the eighth episode of Youth Yarning with Mob, a youth-led podcast series produced jointly by Koorie Academy and Parliament of Victoria. Here is a clip from the episode with the full podcast and others in the series available on the Parliament of Victoria YouTube channel at: vicparl.news/yarning

16/09/2026

Here’s a clip from an interview that Deaf Victoria Inc. General Manager Philip Waters held in Auslan with Legislative Council President Shaun Leane MP. The full interview in four parts is available on our Parliament in Auslan webpage at: parliament.vic.gov.au/auslan

It’s part of our collaboration with Deaf Victoria that aims to make Parliament more accessible to and inclusive of people who are deaf or hard of hearing.

15/09/2026

In recognition of International Day of Democracy, Speaker Maree Edwards MP talks about some of the strengths of democracy and the responsibilities associated with living in a democratic society.

15/09/2026

Celebrating International Day of Democracy with the Hellenic Museum by exploring the origins of democracy.

14/09/2026

Victorian delegates to the 13th Commonwealth Youth Parliament, Maja Karaim and Jonah McRae-Palmer, spoke with journalist and researcher Eiddwen Jeffrey about key issues discussed at the international youth forum held in Sydney. Here is a clip from the conversation, with the full interview available to watch on the Parliament of Victoria YouTube channel at: youtu.be/9VV8iJbNXm0

14/09/2026

News from Parliament:

✅ New education and training reforms to strengthen protections for apprentices and trainees and create safer pathways into employment.

✅ A parliamentary inquiry has called for stronger action to address anti-LGBTQIA+ hate crimes, including app-facilitated assaults and robberies.

✅ Recommendations to improve accessibility at voting centres ahead of the 2026 state election.

✅ A report urging stronger safety measures and oversight across Victoria's early childhood education and care sector.

✅ New pathways to connect students with jobs in high-demand industries such as healthcare, construction, renewable energy and digital technology.

✅ A new Parliament House exhibition celebrating Greater Shepparton's industries, culture and iconic Moooving Art cow trail.

13/09/2026

Youth worker and basketballer Chris Patton features in the seventh episode of Youth Yarning with Mob, a youth-led podcast series produced jointly by Koorie Academy and Parliament of Victoria. Here is a clip from the episode with the full podcast and others in the series available on the Parliament of Victoria YouTube channel at: vicparl.news/yarning

11/09/2026

This week, youth advisory group members from four regional councils visited Parliament House.

Young people from the advisory groups of Rural City of Wangaratta, Moira Shire Council, Indigo Shire Council and Mansfield Shire Council learnt about parliamentary processes, observed Question Time and met with local Members Cindy McLeish MP, Tim McCurdy MP, Gaelle Broad MP, Rikkie-Lee Tyrrell - Northern Victoria Region MLC and Kim O’Keeffe MP.

They also heard from Minister for Youth Luba Grigorovitch MP and Shadow Minister Nicole Werner MP.

The young people had the opportunity to speak directly with their representatives, sharing their experiences and explaining the issues that matter to young people in their communities.

/ Wangaratta Youth; Moira Youth; Indigo Shire Youth; Mansfield Shire Youth

“Faced with heavy schedules and growing levels of online abuse, parliamentarians draw on a range of supports and tactics...
11/09/2026

“Faced with heavy schedules and growing levels of online abuse, parliamentarians draw on a range of supports and tactics to meet the demands of the job,” writes Harriet Grummet in an article published as part of our Parliament Express program for young writers, conducted with Express Media.

The article features interviews with Georgie Purcell - Animal Justice Party MP, Mary-Anne Thomas MP and Tim Bull MP.

To read it go to our website at: vicparl.news/4iUZSAT

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