VSPP Secondary Schools' Parliamentary Conventions

The Victorian Students’ Parliamentary Program (VSPP) consists of a series of student conventions, which provide students with opportunities to learn about Australia's constitution and systems of government. Students learn through participation in informed, parliamentary style debates on a range of topics affecting Australia's democracy. Schools from all sectors can opt-into the program to support the teaching of civics and citizenship education in their school.

The State-wide Secondary School Parliamentary Conventions targets to bring together approximately 70 Secondary students from participating schools at each Convention.  The Secondary School program is designed for years 9 to 10 students. 

Dates for VSPP Secondary Schools' Parliamentary Conventions in 2026

Face-to-Face Secondary Schools' Parliamentary Convention
Date: Wednesday 20 May 2026
Tentative Time: 9:30am - 3:45pm
Venue: Parliament of Victoria

Topic: Should governments regulate the use of facial recognition technology?
Latest Program: VSPP 2026 SSPC Program_v3.docx

Pre-reading / Activities Downloads:
-  Student's Booklet: VSPP 2026 SSPC_Pre-Reading & Activities - Student Booklet.docx.docx
- Teacher's Booklet: VSPP 2026 SSPC_Pre-Reading & Activities - Teacher Booklet.docx

Online Secondary Schools' Parliamentary Convention
Dates: Tuesday 4 & Wednesday 5 August 2026
Tentative Times:
Day 1 – 9:30am – 2:15pm
Day 2 – 9:30am – 12:30pm  
Format: Online via Zoom (Participants will be required to have their own devices with camera and sound for joining online and are required to participate in both days)

Topic: Should Victoria require registration and licensing for e-bikes and e-scooters to improve safety, or are there better ways to regulate them?
Tentative Program: VSPP Online Secondary Schools Convention - Program_v1.docx

Should you have any enquiries, please call National Curriculum Services on (03) 9415 1299 or email registrations@ncsonline.com.au.

National Curriculum Services (NCS) has been contracted by the Victorian Department of Education (DE) to deliver the Victorian Students’ Parliamentary Program (VSPP).