Unpack Parliament SYN FM

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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, Ryan Batchelor and Georgie Purcell.

Produced by Abeer Fatima, Nicole Yaneza Bagatsing, Dylan McBurney and Stella Thomson. Edited by Sammy Perryman. 
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