15 May 2025

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New technologies risking ‘mental privacy’ of workers

Society | 13 May 2025

With workplace surveillance accelerating in recent years, a parliamentary committee has called for new laws to protect the rights of workers.

Journey back to Melbourne’s federal years

General | 9 May 2025

A series of short videos for social media takes a brief look back at the first 26 years of federation, when Victoria’s Parliament House was home to the federal parliament.

Addressing the gaps in regional housing

Environment | 6 May 2025

More diversified dwellings and new building practices were among the issues raised at a recent public hearing on supply of homes in regional Victoria.

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Launching pad for workplace surveillance reform

Society | 13 May

Victoria should legislate to protect the rights of workers from intrusive workplace surveillance, a report by the Legislative Assembly Economy and Infrastructure Committee has recommended.

A day with a Shadow Minister

General | 8 May

Find out what a sitting day in Parliament is like for a Shadow Minister, David Southwick MP, Member for Caulfield, who is the opposition spokesperson on police and corrections, youth justice, and youth and future leaders.

Parliament Snapshot

General | 1 May

Parliament direct to regional classrooms

General | 2 May 2025

A statewide outreach program is bringing parliament to classrooms across regional Victoria.

Community helps set parliamentary agenda

General | 29 April 2025

During recent sitting weeks, community voices have been heard across multiple issues, thanks to petitions debated in the Legislative Council.

Heritage chandelier returns to Parliamentary Library

General | 23 April 2025

After five years in storage a 19th century chandelier has returned to its pride of place, illuminating the Parliamentary Library’s central dome.

Victorians voice their views on Upper House reform

General | 16 April 2025

More than 200 Victorians have shared their views on the future of the state’s electoral system as part of consultation conducted by the Electoral Matters Committee (EMC).

Wildlife roadstrike inquiry underway

Infrastructure | 14 April 2025

The Legislative Council Economy and Infrastructure Committee is accepting public submissions until 30 May 2025.

New protections for home builders debated

Justice | 8 April 2025

The Legislative Assembly has debated legislation aimed at addressing issues in the housing and construction sectors and strengthening consumer protections for homeowners.

Hope for folk art's future

General | 4 April 2025

An endangered ancient art form has been showcased at Parliament House.

Building the evidence base on family violence

Justice | 3 April 2025

A parliamentary committee has called for improved data collection on people who use family violence.

Report highlights Commonwealth Games failures

Economy | 1 April 2025

A parliamentary inquiry into the Victorian Government’s 2026 Commonwealth Games Bid has made 62 findings and six recommendations in its third and final report.