Three academics will join Ms McGowan to talk about their interpretations of what happened in the election and what that means for the future of Victorian and national politics.

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Professor Nick Bisley, Associate Professor Andrea Carson and Dr Nick Barry from the university's Melbourne campus will contribute to the panel.

Ms McGowan said she thought "something really wonderful happened at the election", which referred to the seven Independents elected like Indi's Helen Haines.

"It says the work that's happening in North East Victoria is important," she said.

"Not only is Helen (Haines) campaigning for an integrity commission; huge numbers of people have voted in support of that. People also want to see quick and immediate action on climate."

Ms McGowan said she was keen to learn how many other communities want to be engaged in politics.

"We want Parliament to actually represent us, not just represent the party," she said.

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