Make your voice count

Ever wondered how you can be heard on topics that matter to you? Find out more about the committee inquiry process, petitions and contacting your MP. Guests on the show: MPs David Southwick, Ella George and David Limbrick. Produced by Josh Weaver, Mac Zamani, Radhi Rashdan and Rowan Farren.

Being an intern

Parliamentary interns are undergraduate students who produce research reports for MPs. Over the years, they’ve tackled a range of topics including transport, education, mental health and regional infrastructure. In this episode we hear from a recent intern and a number of MPs who have hosted studen…

Behind the scenes

Who are the people working for parliament that keep the wheels turning? Hear about the support provided for committee inquiries, the Parliamentary Library and various parliamentary processes. Guests on the show: Kieran Crowe, Caley Otter and Kate Murray. Produced by Josh Weaver, Mac Zamani, Radhi …

Representing you

How are the diverse needs of our community represented in parliament? Hear from MPs about how people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities, people with disability and people from regional areas are represented by their elected members. Guests on the show: MPs Dr Samantha Ra…

Checks and balances

Learn about Victoria’s democratic system which ensures power and influence is spread across the three branches of power. Hear from a member of the press gallery about the role of the fourth estate.  Guests on the show: Michael O’Brien MP, Nine state political reporter Mark Santomartino and retired…

What's in a week

Welcome to Unpack Parliament’s first episode! We open the series exploring what it’s like to be a Member of Parliament, the difference between a sitting and non-sitting week, and how MPs' roles look in government, on the opposition side and on the crossbench.  Guests on the show: MPs Jess Wilson, …

Welcome to Unpack Parliament

Welcome to Unpack Parliament.