28 November 2025

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Collaboration the key to opening regional housing doors

Population growth in regional Victoria is outpacing housing supply, and a parliamentary committee is calling for a collaborative approach to boost residential construction.

Young voices shake up decades-old format

A group of passionate young Victorians grabbed the attention of MPs during a public hearing for the parliamentary inquiry into student pathways to in-demand industries.

Call to give more support to wildlife rescuers

Environment | 25 November 2025

Victoria’s current volunteer‑based model of wildlife rescue and rehabilitation is at crisis point and no longer sustainable, according to a report tabled in the Legislative Council.

Parliament in Auslan resources launched

General | 24 November 2025

New resources have been launched to help make Parliament more accessible for and inclusive of people who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Children illustrate importance of family through art

Society | 20 November 2025

What does family mean to you? This is the thought-provoking question which adorned Queen’s Hall this week.

Videos

Youthful insights on pathways to in-demand industries

Economy | 24 November

A group of young Victorians spoke with Members of Parliament as part of an innovative discussion for the inquiry into student pathways to in-demand industries.

Week in Review

General | 23 November

Catch up on what’s been happening at the Victorian Parliament, as Legislative Council President Shaun Leane outlines some of the highlights from our latest sittings.

Launch of Parliament in Auslan

General | 23 November

Highlights from the launch of Parliament in Auslan, a joint initiative by Deaf Victoria and Parliament of Victoria providing new resources about Parliament for the deaf community.

Parliament Snapshot

General | 21 November

Latest news from parliament, including updates on legislation, committee inquiries and community events.

Wildlife roadstrike report makes 18 recommendations

Environment | 20 November

The Victorian Government should consider requiring motorists to stop and render assistance to wildlife they have struck when safe to do so, a report tabled in the Legislative Council has recommended.

Cooperating for democracy in Fiji

General | 23 October

Two Victorian MPs have travelled to Fiji to share their insights on ways to strengthen the legislative process in Fiji through scrutiny of bills.

Matching education to our in-demand industries

Economy | 19 November 2025

As students across Victoria strive towards building skills for their desired career path, a group of parliamentarians is taking an interest in how to support students to follow a pathway into industries needing skilled workers.

Bills to overhaul childcare regulation debated

Society | 17 November 2025

The Legislative Assembly has debated three bills concurrently aimed at strengthening protections for children in early education and care settings.

Dealing with democracy’s disconnect

Society | 14 November 2025

Lack of youth participation in traditional political and parliamentary processes is a trend members of parliament are keen to address, including through a parliamentary inquiry on community consultation practices.

Pet burials in human cemeteries

Society | 12 November 2025

Victoria now allows pets to be buried at cemeteries alongside their owners, becoming just the second jurisdiction in Australia to do so.

Never too young to be a leader

General | 7 November 2025

Aspiring leaders from five primary schools in Melbourne’s outer west have explored how to drive change and lead with purpose during a pilot program at Parliament House.

Bill aiming to curb petrol and rental costs debated

Economy | 5 November 2025

A bill to reform rental and consumer laws aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures has passed the Legislative Assembly.

Understanding the coercive practices of high-control groups

Society | 3 November 2025

Evidence to a parliamentary inquiry is painting a picture of the extent to which high-control groups in Victoria use coercive and manipulative practices.

Statewide Treaty Bill passed by Parliament

Society | 31 October 2025

Victoria has become the first jurisdiction in Australia to legislate Treaty with First Peoples after the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025 passed both houses of Parliament.

Cultural connections 50 years in the making

General | 30 October 2025

Vietnamese refugees have called Victoria home for half a century, all the while ensuring that their vibrant culture has continued to thrive.