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Helmet mandates, GPS limits and fines coming for e-scooters

New safety standards for e-scooter and e-bike sharing schemes will be put in place after legislation regulating the businesses passed the parliament.

Coercive behaviours outlined at cults inquiry

The controls exercised over personal lives have been detailed during the first public hearings for the parliamentary inquiry into cults and organised fringe groups.

Diverse topics covered in record-breaking competition

General | 28 July 2025

The winners of the 2025 Parliament Prize have been announced after a record number of entries from students across Victoria.

Students explore leadership and advocacy

General | 23 July 2025

New civics initiatives offered at parliament are providing Victorian students with opportunities to engage with a range of concepts important to their future.

Digging deep, reporting with purpose

General | 18 July 2025

While the media landscape is changing, the parliamentary press gallery maintains its significant role in political reporting.

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Housing towers demolition questioned

Infrastructure | 29 July

The Legislative Council Legal and Social Issues Committee has met with Yarra City Council, public housing residents and their advocates as part of its inquiry into the redevelopment of Melbourne’s public housing towers.

Parliament Prize 2025 winners announced

General | 28 July

After a record 1,463 entries from students across Victoria, the winners of the 2025 Parliament Prize have been announced.

Tenants air concerns over redevelopment plans

Infrastructure | 3 July

The Legislative Council's Legal and Social Issues Committee has heard from community advocates and residents at the Djerring Hub in Flemington as part of its inquiry into the redevelopment of Melbourne’s public housing towers.

Ambulance Victoria answering calls for change

Health & Welfare | 1 July

A parliamentary inquiry into Ambulance Victoria has wrapped up its hearings with a range of questions for the emergency service's senior management.

Parliament Snapshot

General | 27 June

Watch news highlights direct from Parliament.

Week in Review

General | 22 June

Highlights from parliament's sittings held from 17-19 June 2025, presented by Legislative Council President Shaun Leane MP.

Warning tower demolitions could prolong waitlists

Infrastructure | 15 July 2025

Homelessness in Victoria could be exacerbated by the state’s program of public housing renewal, a public inquiry has heard.

Youth parliamentarians advocate for action

General | 11 July 2025

In total, 19 bills were passed at the 2025 Victorian Youth Parliament held at Parliament House.

Walking together with First Peoples

General | 10 July 2025

A special collection of videos has been curated to celebrate NAIDOC Week 2025.

Charting the pathways to future economic success

Economy | 8 July 2025

With 1.4 million new workers needed in Victoria by 2034, a parliamentary inquiry is investigating student pathways to the state’s most in-demand industries.

Parties divided on proposals for electoral reform

General | 3 July 2025

Victoria’s major political parties have presented competing visions on possible reform to the system for electing the Legislative Council, according to evidence posted on the Electoral Matters Committee website.

Budget bills pass parliament

Economy | 1 July 2025

As the money bills received Royal Assent, MPs considered several other pieces of legislation on housing, crime, roads and energy.

Sporting rates high but clubs struggle to survive

Society | 25 June 2025

Victorians are highly active, however some cohorts within the community are still underrepresented in sport participation rates, and many clubs and organisations face challenges to their sustainability.

Inquiry report shows variety of views on planning

Infrastructure | 23 June 2025

A parliamentary inquiry into amendments to Victoria’s planning provisions has called for a rethink on recent changes to ensure good planning outcomes.

Understanding the effort needed to reduce poverty

Society | 20 June 2025

For close to a century, the Brotherhood of St Laurence has supported Victorians experiencing disadvantage and next in its sights is a state free of poverty.

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