15 November 2026

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Majority of Victorians tipped to vote early

General | 13 November 2026

Casting your compulsory ballot has never been more available and accessible in the lead up to polling day.

Civics and citizenship at the forefront of education agenda

General | 12 November 2026

Parliamentary educators from across Australia and the Pacific have come together in Melbourne as policy creators look to make civics and citizenship a priority in the classroom.

One day in November

General | 10 November 2026

Just as the last Saturday in September is traditionally for the AFL Grand Final, more recently the last Saturday in November has become home to Victoria’s state election.

Records, reflections and Round the Twist

General | 21 October 2026

Throughout the final sitting weeks of the 60th Parliament more than two dozen MPs bid farewell to state politics in their own unique way.

Striving for a more inclusive future

Society | 14 October 2026

Community at the core of politics

General | 8 October 2026

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An inquiring career

Infrastructure | 16 October

Retiring Committee Manager Michael Baker reflects on a long life working in parliaments.

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Parliament Snapshot

General | 14 September

Latest news from parliament, with updates on legislation, committee reports and community events.

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Student pathways to in-demand industries

Economy | 9 September

More support for parents, teachers and students is going to be required to meet the needs of Victoria’s growing and modernising workforce, according to a parliamentary report.

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Pathway forward for early childhood education and care

Society | 8 September

A new parliamentary report has made a series of recommendations to tackle failures in Victoria’s early childhood education and care sector.

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Making voting centres more accessible

Society | 8 September

Parliament’s Electoral Matters Committee has made 61 recommendations to better assist people with disability during elections.

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Inside Victoria's Parliamentary Budget Office

General | 3 September

In this interview, the Parliamentary Budget Officer explains how the PBO provides independent, apolitical policy costings and economic, fiscal and financial advice to Members of Parliament.

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Cultural connections 50 years in the making

General | 30 October 2025

Vietnamese refugees have called Victoria home for half a century, all the while ensuring that their vibrant culture has continued to thrive.

Victoria debating voluntary assisted dying laws

Society | 28 October 2025

The Victorian Government has introduced a bill to reform the state’s voluntary assisted dying laws, aiming to make the system more compassionate, accessible, and aligned with other Australian jurisdictions.

Bill to strengthen mental health system debated

Health & Welfare | 27 October 2025

A bill amending the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, with the aim of streamlining forensic leave processes, improving information sharing across health services, and implementing key recommendations from the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System has passed the Legislative Assembly.

Report calls for reform at Ambulance Victoria

Health & Welfare | 24 October 2025

Ongoing issues with workplace culture at Ambulance Victoria have been highlighted in a report presented to Parliament by the Legislative Council Legal and Social Issues Committee.

Helping Fiji enhance legislative review processes

General | 23 October 2025

Two Victorian MPs have travelled to Fiji to share their insights on ways to strengthen the legislative process in Fiji through scrutiny of bills.

Parliament’s trusted resource

General | 20 October 2025

There are various ways in which members of parliament are supported in undertaking their representative roles, but for many one service in particular stands out.

Caring about carers

Society | 16 October 2025

A National Carers Week Showcase at Parliament House has highlighted the valuable work of organisations supporting carers across Victoria.

Victoria moves towards historic Treaty with First Peoples

Society | 14 October 2025

Victoria is poised to become the first Australian jurisdiction to legislate a treaty with First Peoples, following the introduction of the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025 to Parliament.

Amplifying local voices

Society | 10 October 2025

While politicians have the final say in passing legislation, communities can play a crucial role in shaping the process through various forms of engagement.