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Laws to combat organised crime debated

Laws to combat organised crime debated

Justice | 3 October 2024

The Legislative Assembly has debated a law aimed at cracking down on organised crime and bikie gangs in Victoria. 

Committee finds FOI laws need an overhaul

Committee finds FOI laws need an overhaul

Society | 24 September 2024

Victoria's 40-year-old Freedom of Information laws are outdated and no longer able to cope with the demand on the system, a new report has found.

Short stay accommodation to be taxed and regulated

Short stay accommodation to be taxed and regulated

Economy | 19 September 2024

A bill to tax and regulate Victoria’s short stay accommodation sector will go to the Legislative Council, after passing the lower house last sitting week.

Latest videos

My Day in Parliament

My Day in Parliament

General | 19 September

Take a look behind the scenes and follow Speaker Maree Edwards MP to discover what a sitting day is like for her.

Parliament Snapshot

Parliament Snapshot

General | 18 September

A quick look at what's been happening at the Victorian Parliament.

Week in Review

Week in Review

General | 15 September

Highlights from our latest parliamentary sittings from 10-12 September 2024, presented by Legislative Council President Shaun Leane MP.

Creativity for a healthy future

Creativity for a healthy future

Health & Welfare | 13 September 2024

Initiatives to encourage and support Victorians to lead healthy lives have been showcased at Parliament House.

Rate cap a big concern for councils

Rate cap a big concern for councils

Economy | 12 September 2024

The inquiry into local government has heard from half of Victoria’s 48 regional and rural councils at public hearings in Camperdown, Bendigo and Traralgon.

First Peoples of Victoria honoured at Parliament

First Peoples of Victoria honoured at Parliament

General | 10 September 2024

A plaque has been unveiled at Parliament House paying respects to the First Peoples of Victoria.

Bill paves the way for funeral cost transparency

Bill paves the way for funeral cost transparency

Society | 5 September 2024

A Bill to increase transparency among providers of funeral services will go to the Legislative Council, after passing the lower house last sitting week.

Forward thinking by a growing industry

Forward thinking by a growing industry

General | 3 September 2024

Victoria’s horticultural industry has highlighted innovation during a spectacular showcase held at Parliament House.

Pats and chats with a purpose

Pats and chats with a purpose

General | 29 August 2024

No bark nor bite as therapy dog Bailey brings parliamentarians together for an important cause.

Saluting a steadfast Aussie hero

Saluting a steadfast Aussie hero

General | 28 August 2024

The pioneering efforts of a supercentenarian have been celebrated at parliament and they’re showing no signs of slowing down.

Committee to examine 'patchwork' of workplace surveillance laws

Committee to examine 'patchwork' of workplace surveillance laws

Infrastructure | 27 August 2024

Public hearing phase underway after parliamentary probe received 42 submissions, including calls for law reform in Victoria.

Bill proposes forensic medicine governance overhaul

Bill proposes forensic medicine governance overhaul

Justice | 22 August 2024

The Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine (VIFM) governance is set to be updated under a bill before Parliament.