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Parliament of Victoria @vicparliament.bsky.social · 11h
The Co-Chairs of the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria, Ngarra Murray and Rueben Berg, have addressed the Legislative Assembly ahead of the debate on the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025. Their speeches are available to watch at youtu.be/lpizTmXn0HA.
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Parliament of Victoria @vicparliament.bsky.social · 12h
The Legislative Council Legal & Social Issues Committee has found evidence of a toxic culture within Ambulance Victoria, with widespread problems including nepotism, bullying, harassment, gaslighting and intimidation, in a report tabled today. Read the report: vicparl.news/amboreport
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Parliament of Victoria @vicparliament.bsky.social · 18h
Smoking Ceremony at Parliament House ahead of an historic address to the Legislative Assembly by the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria Co-Chairs Ngarra Murray and Rueben Berg.
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Parliament of Victoria @vicparliament.bsky.social · 19h
Victoria is poised to become the first Australian jurisdiction to legislate a treaty with First Peoples, following the introduction of the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025 to Parliament.
Victoria moves towards historic Treaty with First Peoples - Parliament of Victoria
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Parliament of Victoria @vicparliament.bsky.social · 4d
As the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes more apparent in Australian workplaces, parliament is no exception with elected members navigating this technological shift.
Future forward, but user beware - Parliament of Victoria
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Parliament of Victoria @vicparliament.bsky.social · 5d
Victorians with lived experiences of cults and organised fringe groups have bravely shared the impact it has had on them and others as part of a parliamentary inquiry.
Impact of high-control groups revealed - Parliament of Victoria
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Parliament of Victoria @vicparliament.bsky.social · 6d
The Legislative Assembly has debated reforms to strengthen oversight of Crown Casino and reduce gambling harm in Victoria.
Casino and gambling reforms considered - Parliament of Victoria
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Parliament of Victoria @vicparliament.bsky.social · 7d
Changes to state planning laws could address the oversaturation of fast food chains in Victoria’s newest suburbs.
Planning for healthy food - Parliament of Victoria
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Parliament of Victoria @vicparliament.bsky.social · 12d
With 128 Members of Parliament, there are 128 different stories about the pathways that MPs travelled to get them where they are today.
Diverse pathways to parliament - Parliament of Victoria
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Parliament of Victoria @vicparliament.bsky.social · 14d
New laws on the rehoming of cats and dogs in Victoria have passed the Legislative Assembly.
Measures debated to support pet rescuers - Parliament of Victoria
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Parliament of Victoria @vicparliament.bsky.social · 15d
Parliament House lit in blue for National Police Remembrance Day, honouring police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
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Parliament of Victoria @vicparliament.bsky.social · 22d
The rhythm of a politician's job changes day to day and comes with a lot of variety, according to three Members of Parliament who share some insights into their busy schedules. Read the article by Charlie Banias, a young writer who participated in our Parliament Express program with Express Media.
People, pressure and purpose: life as an MP - Parliament of Victoria
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Parliament of Victoria @vicparliament.bsky.social · 25d
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Parliament of Victoria @vicparliament.bsky.social · 28d
Participants in the Fairley Leadership Program have experienced parliament during a sitting week as part of their ongoing leadership learning. They are one of three regional community leadership groups that have participated in a program at Parliament House over the past few months.
Connecting with regional community leaders - Parliament of Victoria
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Parliament of Victoria @vicparliament.bsky.social · 29d
Today is International Day of Democracy, a day dedicated to promoting & upholding the principles of democracy throughout the world. In recognition of the day, we sat down with Legislative Assembly Speaker Maree Edwards MP to learn more about maintaining a robust democracy in Victoria.
Just a moment - Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Maree Edwards
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Parliament of Victoria @vicparliament.bsky.social · Sep 14
Watch an update from our latest sittings, presented by Legislative Council President Shaun Leane MP.
Sitting week update
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Parliament of Victoria @vicparliament.bsky.social · Sep 12
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Parliament of Victoria @vicparliament.bsky.social · Sep 11
Forest Road in Anglesea used to see between 200 and 250 kangaroo and wallaby roadstrike incidents every year. But one small change saw the number of collisions plummet.
Could ‘virtual fencing’ protect wildlife? - Parliament of Victoria
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Parliament of Victoria @vicparliament.bsky.social · Sep 4
A Legislative Council Select Committee is calling for public input on its inquiry into the early childhood education and care sector in Victoria. It was established after revelations about child safety impacting the sector. Go to parliament.vic.gov.au/earlyeducation.
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Parliament of Victoria @vicparliament.bsky.social · Sep 2
Watch an update from our latest sittings, presented by Legislative Council President Shaun Leane MP.
Sitting week update
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Parliament of Victoria @vicparliament.bsky.social · Sep 1
Nine students who made outstanding video statements on issues they care about have been rewarded at a ceremony held at Parliament House. The top three placegetters in the three divisions of the 2025 Parliament Prize were presented with their trophies, certificates and prize money.
Parliament Prize winners celebrated - Parliament of Victoria
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Parliament of Victoria @vicparliament.bsky.social · Aug 31
Victorian horticulture industry came together to transform Queen’s Hall at Parliament House into a spectacular garden. "The design intent of this garden was to create a space that showed the diversity of Victorian horticulture," said Emily Rubira, a landscape designer who brought the garden to life.
Pop-up garden celebrates industry grounded in community - Parliament of Victoria
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Parliament of Victoria @vicparliament.bsky.social · Aug 27
Parliament House lit in blue in honour of the two Victoria Police officers, Detective Leading Senior Constable Neal Thompson and Senior Constable Vadim De Waart, whose lives were tragically taken in the line of duty on Tuesday 26 August 2025.
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Parliament of Victoria @vicparliament.bsky.social · Aug 26
More legislation to strengthen bail laws in Victoria has gone before the Legislative Assembly. The Bail Further Amendment Bill 2025 aims to improve community safety by toughening the response to serious high-harm offending and repeat offending while on bail.
Bail debate returns to parliament - Parliament of Victoria
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Parliament of Victoria @vicparliament.bsky.social · Aug 22
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