Publications and policies

Research papers

The Parliamentary Library produces research papers on matters of importance to Members. Research papers dating back to the 59th Parliament are available online.

60th Parliament (2023-)

These papers were produced since the opening of the 60th Parliament.

Voluntary Assisted Dying Amendment Bill 2025

Statewide Treaty Bill 2025

‘We just did our best’: Victorian women during World War II

The Victorian Parliament and World War II

Community sport and active recreation in Victoria: changes and challenges

‘No dancing whilst drinking’: Challenges and opportunities for Victoria’s live music venues

Justice Legislation Amendment (Anti-vilification and Social Cohesion) Bill 2024

Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre-commitment and Carded Play) Bill 2024

From ‘rotten boroughs’ to independent scrutiny: A history of electoral boundaries in Victoria

'Surely it would be a good thing': Women in the Victorian Parliament

Tobacco Amendment (Tobacco Retailer and Wholesaler Licensing Scheme) Bill 2024

Heritage protections in Victoria

Criminal Organisations Control Amendment Bill 2024

Youth Justice Bill 2024

Parliamentary Workplace Standards and Integrity Bill 2024

Young people in Victoria

Justice Legislation Amendment (Integrity, Defamation and Other Matters) Bill 2024

Manufacturing in Victoria

Prayer in parliamentary proceedings

Pill testing: recent developments

Lobbying in Victoria

Historical malapportionment and Victoria's Legislative Assembly

Crimes Amendment (Non-fatal Strangulation) Bill 2023

Transport Legislation Amendment Bill 2023

Victoria’s timber industry in a time of transition

Triple Zero Victoria Bill 2023

Summary Offences Amendment (Nazi Salute Prohibition) Bill 2023

Housing in Victoria: a quick guide

Bail Amendment Bill 2023

The Victorian space industry

Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Amendment (Authorising Pharmacists) Bill 2023

Group voting tickets and Victoria

The 2022 Victorian state election

2023 Briefing e-Book: key issues from the 59th Parliament

Children, Youth and Families Amendment (Raise the Age) Bill 2022