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