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
Justice | 7 March 2025
Proposed legislation to strengthen and reform anti-vilification laws in Victoria has reached the Legislative Council for rigorous debate.
Economy | 6 March 2025
The Legislative Council Economy and Infrastructure Committee has pressed ABC management on the share of its budget allocated to Victoria.
Society | 28 February 2025
Political representation is evolving with culturally diverse Victorians leading a big shift in recent years.
General | 27 February 2025
Workshop explores use of co-design to enliven teaching of civics in the classroom.
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.
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.
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.
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.
General | 11 February 2025
Victorians can have their say on matters relating to housing, local government, Ambulance Victoria and more.
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