20 February 2026
A wide‑ranging parliamentary inquiry has been launched into the devastating 2026 summer fires, with Victorians affected by the crisis invited to share their lived experiences.
Subsea pipelines used by the oil and gas industry may contain naturally occurring radioactive materials, mercury, hydrocarbons, and heavy metals that pose a risk to human health and the environment, a parliamentary inquiry into decommissioning offshore oil and gas infrastructure has heard.
Health & Welfare | 9 February 2026
A Bill to establish a new legal framework to protect infants, children, and adults born with variations in sex characteristics (VSC) from unnecessary and harmful medical interventions has been passed by the Legislative Assembly.
General | 5 February 2026
Petitions to the Legislative Council are giving Victorians a direct voice in Parliament, with tens of thousands of people petitioning on everything from saving a tram stop to banning all fireworks displays and reversing cuts to Melbourne Youth Orchestras.
General | 3 February 2026
Members of parliament stood in silence on the first sitting day of 2026 to acknowledge the impact of the summer bushfires and the Bondi Beach terrorist attack.
General | 9 February
Latest news from parliament, including updates from inside and outside the parliamentary chambers.
9 February
General | 8 February
Legislative Council President Shaun Leane highlights several key moments from our first sitting week for 2026.
8 February
Society | 4 February
Parliamentary inquiry gathers further evidence on how high-control groups operate—and the impact they have on the community.
4 February
General | 12 December 2025
2025 has been a big year at the Victorian Parliament.
12 December 2025
Highlights of 2025 parliamentary year
Environment | 11 December 2025
A seminar held in the Victorian Parliamentary Library explored initiatives to recycle and reduce the environmental impact of soft plastics.
11 December 2025
Economy | 24 November 2025
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.
24 November 2025
Infrastructure | 30 January 2026
As Victoria accelerates toward its renewable energy targets, a growing focus is falling on the state’s apartment residents, households historically left behind in the rooftop solar boom that has transformed Australia’s suburbs.
General | 22 January 2026
Parliament House lit up in white on Thursday night as part of the National Day of Mourning for victims of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack.
Society | 20 January 2026
With the state election less than 11 months away, a new inquiry is looking at the accessibility of voting centres in Victoria.
Society | 15 January 2026
While urgent legislative reform to the early childhood education and care sector was undertaken late last year, warning signs have been apparent for almost a decade, according to experts in the sector.
Economy | 9 January 2026
The Legislative Council has passed a Bill aimed at accelerating housing delivery by overhauling the state’s planning system to streamline approval processes and curb third-party appeal rights.
Health & Welfare | 18 December 2025
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.
General | 16 December 2025
Ask members of parliament what they would like to see changed about the way the institution operates and you get a variety of views.
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.
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.
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