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Hundreds of protestors gathered outside state parliament this evening to rally against the Allan Labor Government’s proposed anti-protest legislation. The group then marched to Zelda D’Aprano’s statue before coming to a standstill outside Flinders Street Station.

The final bill of the Y’s 2023 Victorian Youth Parliament in the Legislative Assembly, Bullying Intervention and Prevention in Schools Bill, has passed the 2023 Victorian Youth Parliament. #ypvic #ymcavictoria @ypvic

“It is time to control bullying, it is time to fulfill Dolly’s Dream,” says the Hon. Member Parvez, speaking on the Bullying Intervention and Prevention in Schools Bill.

Wellington Shire Council’s Bullying Intervention and Prevention in Schools Bill is now being debated. #ypvic #ymcavictoria @ypvic

“We need to empower bullying victims and this is how we’re going to do it,” says the Hon. Member Campbell in the Bullying Intervention and Prevention in Schools debate.

“Youth aren’t educated enough on who to reach out to for support,” says the Hon. Member Green, speaking on the Bullying Intervention and Prevention in Schools Bill

“No matter how hard we try, bullying will unfortunately never stop,” says the Hon. Member Webb, Refuter of the Bullying Intervention and Prevention in Schools Bill.

“If you don’t know who to report to, would you report?” asks the Hon. Member Hamilton, speaking on the Bullying Intervention and Prevention in Schools Bill.

“We are failing our youth… it is every single one of us,” reiterates the Hon. Member Dumble in the Bullying Intervention and Prevention in Schools Bill.

“We cannot be teaching people that bullying is okay as long as it doesn’t happen on school grounds,” says the Hon. McAuliffe-Douthat.

“The first step to prevent bullying is for everyone to know what it is,” says the Hon. McAuliffe-Douthat in the Bullying Intervention and Prevention in Schools Bill.

The Reduction of Hostile Architecture Bill has passed the Legislative Council, as part of the Y’s Youth Parliament program. #ypvic #ymcavictoria @ypvic

“It is simply trying to create a more welcoming and positive space in the society we live in,” said the Hon. Member Lee, Sponsor of the Reduction of Hostile Architecture Bill.

The Reduction of Hostile Architecture Bill is currently being debated in the Legislative Council as part of the Y’s Youth Parliament program. #ypvic #ymcavictoria @ypvic

“Is this Bill really a priority?” asks the Hon. Member De Silva, Refuter of the Reduction of Hostile Architecture Bill.

“This Bill offers a Band-Aid solution. If passed, homeless still do not have a home,” said the Hon. Member Albanese, Refuter of the Reduction of Hostile Architecture Bill. #ypvic #ymcavictoria @ypvic

“This bill promotes further action to be taken regarding homeless rights,” said the Hon. Member Lee, Sponsor of the Reduction of Hostile Architecture Bill.

The Textbook Reform in Secondary Schools Bill, proposing to offer free textbooks in school libraries, has passed the Legislative Assembly this morning, as part of the Y’s Youth Parliament program. #ypvic #ymcavictoria @ypvic

A division has been asked for the Textbook Reforms in Secondary Schools Bill. #ypvic #ymcavictoria @ypvic

The Textbook Reforms in Secondary Schools Bills is being debated now in the Legislative Assembly. #ypvic #ymcavictoria @ypvic

“Have the government ever head of wifi?” asks the Hon. Member Hunt, refuting the Textbook Reform in Secondary Schools Bill, and arguing that textbooks can be online rather than paper.