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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.

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.

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Parliament Snapshot

General | 1 May

Library chandelier reinstalled

General | 23 April

The 170-year-old crystal chandelier which adorns the ceiling of the Parliamentary Library has been returned to its former glory.

Anti-vilification reforms pass parliament

Justice | 9 April

Legislation to strengthen and reform anti-vilification laws in Victoria has passed parliament.

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.

A-lister highlights opportunities for Victoria’s creative industries

Economy | 27 March 2025

Filming of Liam Neeson’s latest action movie around the corner from Parliament House has put the spotlight on Victoria as a destination for international film investment.

Pokies reform pushes through parliament

Health & Welfare | 24 March 2025

Mandatory pre-commitment on all electronic gaming machines in Victoria could soon be possible with new legislation passing the Legislative Assembly for the first time.