18 February 2026
Subsea pipelines used by the oil and gas industry may contain naturally occurring radioactive materials, mercury, hydrocarbons, and heavy metals that pose a risk to human health and the environment, a parliamentary inquiry into decommissioning offshore oil and gas infrastructure has heard.
A Bill to establish a new legal framework to protect infants, children, and adults born with variations in sex characteristics (VSC) from unnecessary and harmful medical interventions has been passed by the Legislative Assembly.
General | 5 February 2026
Petitions to the Legislative Council are giving Victorians a direct voice in Parliament, with tens of thousands of people petitioning on everything from saving a tram stop to banning all fireworks displays and reversing cuts to Melbourne Youth Orchestras.
General | 3 February 2026
Members of parliament stood in silence on the first sitting day of 2026 to acknowledge the impact of the summer bushfires and the Bondi Beach terrorist attack.
Infrastructure | 30 January 2026
As Victoria accelerates toward its renewable energy targets, a growing focus is falling on the state’s apartment residents, households historically left behind in the rooftop solar boom that has transformed Australia’s suburbs.
General | 9 February
Latest news from parliament, including updates from inside and outside the parliamentary chambers.
9 February
General | 8 February
Legislative Council President Shaun Leane highlights several key moments from our first sitting week for 2026.
8 February
Society | 4 February
Parliamentary inquiry gathers further evidence on how high-control groups operate—and the impact they have on the community.
4 February
General | 12 December 2025
2025 has been a big year at the Victorian Parliament.
12 December 2025
Highlights of 2025 parliamentary year
Environment | 11 December 2025
A seminar held in the Victorian Parliamentary Library explored initiatives to recycle and reduce the environmental impact of soft plastics.
11 December 2025
Economy | 24 November 2025
A group of young Victorians spoke with Members of Parliament as part of an innovative discussion for the inquiry into student pathways to in-demand industries.
24 November 2025
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.
General | 2 May 2025
A statewide outreach program is bringing parliament to classrooms across regional Victoria.
General | 29 April 2025
During recent sitting weeks, community voices have been heard across multiple issues, thanks to petitions debated in the Legislative Council.
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.
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).
Infrastructure | 14 April 2025
The Legislative Council Economy and Infrastructure Committee is accepting public submissions until 30 May 2025.
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.
General | 4 April 2025
An endangered ancient art form has been showcased at Parliament House.
Justice | 3 April 2025
A parliamentary committee has called for improved data collection on people who use family violence.
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