What is changing about parliament today? What could change?

In this episode, we ask MPs about what is already being modernised in parliament and what further progress they would like to see. 

Featuring Joe McCracken, Rachel Payne and Jade Benham.

Written, performed, and produced by Denni Bathman, Saanjana Kapoor, Vincent Roco and Layla Bautista. 

Edited by Sammy Perryman.

What is changing about parliament today? What could change?
In this episode, we ask MPs about what is already being modernised in parliament and what further progress they would like to see. 
Featuring Joe McCracken, Rachel Payne and Jade Benham.
Written, performed, and produced by Denni Bathman, Saanjana Kapoor, Vincent Roco and Layla Bautista. 
Edited by Sammy Perryman.

Future parliament

Have you ever wondered how MPs identify and address the needs of their constituents? 

In this episode, we will unpack the various strategies they employ to stay connected with their communities, the challenges they face, and how they prioritise issues that matter most to the people they represent.  

Featuring Gary Maas, Brad Rowswell, and David Ettershank.

Written, performed, and produced by Hadeel Alshuraymi, Silvia Dua, Luca Toscano, and Amira Mahmoud.

Edited by Sammy Perryman.

Have you ever wondered how MPs identify and address the needs of their constituents? 
In this episode, we will unpack the various strategies they employ to stay connected with their communities, the challenges they face, and how they prioritise issues that matter most to the people they represent.  
Featuring Gary Maas, Brad Rowswell, and David Ettershank.
Written, performed, and produced by Hadeel Alshuraymi, Silvia Dua, Luca Toscano, and Amira Mahmoud.
Edited by Sammy Perryman.

How do members of Parliament meet the needs of the community?

Members of Parliament are supported in their work by Electorate Officers. They do a wide range of work such as general administration, social media, speech writing and community and stakeholder engagement.

In this episode we sat down with a few of them to discuss their roles and what happens in an electorate office.

Featuring Beth Cheney, Stella Thomson and Caleb Francis.

Written, performed, and produced by Denni Bathman, Saanjana Kapoor, Vincent Roco and Layla Bautista. 

Edited by Sammy Perryman.

Members of Parliament are supported in their work by Electorate Officers. They do a wide range of work such as general administration, social media, speech writing and community and stakeholder engagement.
In this episode we sat down with a few of them to discuss their roles and what happens in an electorate office.
Featuring Beth Cheney, Stella Thomson and Caleb Francis.
Written, performed, and produced by Denni Bathman, Saanjana Kapoor, Vincent Roco and Layla Bautista. 
Edited by Sammy Perryman.

Electorate Officers

Have you ever wondered what the journey looks like, from everyday life to the halls of Parliament? In this episode we delve into the unique stories MPs have, whether they got started through business, community work, or climbing the ranks of a political party. 

Featuring Dr Sarah Mansfield, Cindy McLeish and Kathleen Matthews-Ward

Written, performed, and produced by Hadeel Alshuraymi, Silvia Dua, Luca Toscano, and Amira Mahmoud.

Edited by Sammy Perryman.

Have you ever wondered what the journey looks like, from everyday life to the halls of Parliament? In this episode we delve into the unique stories MPs have, whether they got started through business, community work, or climbing the ranks of a political party. 
Featuring Dr Sarah Mansfield, Cindy McLeish and Kathleen Matthews-Ward
Written, performed, and produced by Hadeel Alshuraymi, Silvia Dua, Luca Toscano, and Amira Mahmoud.
Edited by Sammy Perryman.

Pathways to politics

Unpack Parliament is back for Season 2! 

Unpack Parliament is back for Season 2!

Welcome to Unpack Parliament Season 2

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.

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.

Make your voice count

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 students.

Guests on the show: former intern Angelo Giannakopoulos and MPs Gaelle Broad, Ella George, Jess Wilson, David Southwick, and Tim Bull. Produced by Abeer Fatima, Nicole Yaneza Bagatsing, Dylan McBurney and Stella Thomson.

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 students.
Guests on the show: former intern Angelo Giannakopoulos and MPs Gaelle Broad, Ella George, Jess Wilson, David Southwick, and Tim Bull. Produced by Abeer Fatima, Nicole Yaneza Bagatsing, Dylan McBurney and Stella Thomson.

Being an intern

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 Rashdan and Rowan Farren.

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 Rashdan and Rowan Farren.

Behind the scenes

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 Ratnam, Tim Bull, Meng Heang Tak and Gaelle Broad. Produced by Abeer Fatima, Nicole Yaneza Bagatsing, Dylan McBurney and Stella Thomson.

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 Ratnam, Tim Bull, Meng Heang Tak and Gaelle Broad. Produced by Abeer Fatima, Nicole Yaneza Bagatsing, Dylan McBurney and Stella Thomson.

Representing you

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 County Court Judge Philip Misso with extra contributions from Matt Fregon MP and Clerk of the Legislative Council Robert McDonald. Produced by Josh Weaver, Mac Zamani, Radhi Rashdan and Rowan Farren.

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 County Court Judge Philip Misso with extra contributions from Matt Fregon MP and Clerk of the Legislative Council Robert McDonald. Produced by Josh Weaver, Mac Zamani, Radhi Rashdan and Rowan Farren.

Checks and balances

Welcome to the Unpack Parliament podcast, produced by SYN Media and Parliament of Victoria. 

Welcome to the Unpack Parliament podcast, produced by SYN Media and Parliament of Victoria.

Unpack Parliament

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