Join us for a program that takes you behind the scenes at the Parliament of Victoria! 

Parliament exists to make and change laws and to represent the interests of all Victorians. Parliament is committed to ensuring that young Victorians engage in democracy; this program gives you a front row seat to the action.   

Now in its fourth year, Parliament Express provides young writers with the opportunity to gain practical skills, receive professional mentoring and have an article published on the Parliament website. You can read articles from previous years' programs here. 

Parliament Express is a series of intensive seminars delivered weekly over six weeks. Participants will meet in person at the Parliament of Victoria, getting a look behind the scenes of parliament and receiving masterclasses on research, interviewing and writing for clients – as well as an opportunity to do a Q&A with sitting MPs. 

Each seminar goes for 3 hours and focuses on developing your knowledge and skills and building on your understanding of how parliament functions. You will have the chance to engage in unique experiences and meet many of the people who play a role in the work of parliament.  

During the six-week intensive, you will apply what you’ve learned to produce a first draft of an article for Parliament of Victoria’s website, receiving editorial guidance from Parliament of Victoria’s Community Engagement Manager. Your article will be published on the website following a post-program writing and editing period. 

To be eligible for the program, you must be between 18 and 25, be eligible to vote in a Victorian election and be available to attend in person sessions at Parliament House, Spring St, Melbourne from 15 July to 19 August inclusive, between 2pm and 5pm.

Applications for the 2025 Parliament Express program are open until 11:59pm Sunday 22 June.