18 March 2025

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Nurse-to-patient ratios agreed by Lower House

Health & Welfare | 17 March 2025

Proposed legislation to improve nurse-to-patient ratios in Victorian hospitals has received the backing of the Legislative Assembly.

Government welcomes vulnerable road users report

General | 13 March 2025

The Victorian Government supports the overwhelming majority of recommendations contained in the final report of the inquiry into vulnerable road users tabled in the Legislative Assembly last year.

Colac sets scene for regional housing inquiry

Environment | 12 March 2025

Members of the parliamentary committee examining the supply of homes in regional Victoria travelled to Colac for the first public hearing held as part of the inquiry.

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Parliament Snapshot

General | 14 March

A quick look at what's been happening at parliament.

Week in Review

General | 11 March

Some highlights from parliament's latest sittings held from 4 to 6 March 2025, presented by Legislative Council President Shaun Leane MP.

Women first responders celebrated

General | 8 March

Victoria's women first responders have been celebrated at an International Women's Day event held at Parliament House.

Dedication of women first responders celebrated

General | 8 March 2025

Women first responders from across Victoria have been recognised at an International Women’s Day event at Parliament House.

Anti-vilification legislation debate in Upper House

Justice | 7 March 2025

Proposed legislation to strengthen and reform anti-vilification laws in Victoria has reached the Legislative Council for rigorous debate.

Committee probes ABC on Victorian footprint

Economy | 6 March 2025

The Legislative Council Economy and Infrastructure Committee has pressed ABC management on the share of its budget allocated to Victoria.

Diverse MPs reflect a changing Victoria

Society | 28 February 2025

Political representation is evolving with culturally diverse Victorians leading a big shift in recent years.

Encouraging co-design in civics education

General | 27 February 2025

Workshop explores use of co-design to enliven teaching of civics in the classroom.

Sharing solutions for the future

General | 26 February 2025

Communicating climate science through comedy, developing tissue-based brain implants and work/life balance dominated the discussion on women and girls in science.

Survivor’s story sheds light on modern slavery

Society | 25 February 2025

The plight of a modern slavery victim in Melbourne has been outlined at an awareness-raising session held at Parliament House.

Government responds to flood inquiry report

Environment | 24 February 2025

The State Government has responded to each of the 73 recommendations contained in the final report on the October 2022 flood event in Victoria.

Medals for Special Olympics athletes

General | 20 February 2025

Victorian athletes who represented the state and nation at recent Special Olympics World Games in Berlin and Abu Dhabi have been presented with medals at Parliament House.