19 December 2025

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Parliamentary departments embark on Sunflower journey

Victoria’s parliamentary departments have joined the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network as part of ongoing efforts to make Parliament more accessible for people with disability.

Imagining what parliament could be

Ask members of parliament what they would like to see changed about the way the institution operates and you get a variety of views.

Increased penalties for abusing frontline workers

Justice | 12 December 2025

Parliament has passed legislation aimed at curbing violence and abuse against customer-facing workers in retail, hospitality, fast food, and passenger transport sectors.

Inquiry calls for a halt to housing towers plan

Infrastructure | 11 December 2025

A Victorian parliamentary inquiry has called for an immediate pause on the state government’s plan to demolish and redevelop Melbourne’s 44 public housing towers, citing a lack of evidence and transparency around the multi-billion-dollar project.

Apology to First Peoples motion passes Parliament

Justice | 9 December 2025

The Parliament has passed a motion apologising to First Peoples and acknowledging past injustice in a sitting of the Legislative Assembly to which Legislative Council members were invited.

Videos

Week in Review

General | 15 December

Legislative Council President Shaun Leane provides an update on the legislation considered and events held during the final parliamentary sitting days for 2025.

Highlights of 2025 parliamentary year

General | 12 December

2025 has been a big year at the Victorian Parliament.

What are we doing about soft plastics recycling?

Environment | 11 December

A seminar held in the Victorian Parliamentary Library explored initiatives to recycle and reduce the environmental impact of soft plastics.

Parliament Snapshot

General | 5 December

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

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.

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.

Important step forward towards a family-friendly Parliament

General | 8 December 2025

Parliament of Victoria has received accreditation as a breastfeeding-friendly workplace by the Australian Breastfeeding Association.

Bridging the political divide

General | 7 December 2025

While the Victorian Parliament is often portrayed as a battleground of conflict, much of its work happens through constructive collaboration.

Showcasing unique journeys in entrepreneurship

General | 5 December 2025

Migrant and refugee entrepreneurs have been celebrated in an exhibition held at Parliament House.

An age-old voting dilemma

General | 4 December 2025

Voting begins at 18, but with countries like the United Kingdom lowering their voting age, is there a desire or need for Victoria to follow suit?

Rewarding experience for parliamentary interns

General | 2 December 2025

As a group of final year university students graduated from the Victorian Parliamentary Internship Program, some described it as the highlight of their university degree.

Whole-of-community model supporting youth mental health

Health & Welfare | 30 November 2025

Young people in rural communities face added barriers to mental health support and a Victorian organisation is taking a whole-of-community approach to address it.

Legislation targets ‘culture of secrecy’ with NDA reform

Justice | 29 November 2025

Victoria is set to become the first Australian jurisdiction to significantly restrict the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in workplace sexual harassment cases, following the passage of the Restricting Non-disclosure Agreements (Sexual Harassment at Work) Bill 2025.

Cross-party friendships supporting diverse communities

General | 28 November 2025

The cooperative work of parliamentarians across the political divide doesn’t always capture attention, but it does give a boost to community groups and Victoria’s international relations.

Collaboration the key to opening regional housing doors

Economy | 27 November 2025

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