14 May 2025

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New technologies risking ‘mental privacy’ of workers

Society | 13 May 2025

With workplace surveillance accelerating in recent years, a parliamentary committee has called for new laws to protect the rights of workers.

Journey back to Melbourne’s federal years

General | 9 May 2025

A series of short videos for social media takes a brief look back at the first 26 years of federation, when Victoria’s Parliament House was home to the federal parliament.

Addressing the gaps in regional housing

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.

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Parliament Snapshot

General | 1 May

Library chandelier reinstalled

General | 23 April

The 170-year-old crystal chandelier which adorns the ceiling of the Parliamentary Library has been returned to its former glory.

Anti-vilification reforms pass parliament

Justice | 9 April

Legislation to strengthen and reform anti-vilification laws in Victoria has passed parliament.

Professional learning draws teachers to parliament

General | 18 December 2023

From seminars to an open house, more than 200 teachers have taken part in a range of education events at Parliament House.

Upper house debates cannabis reforms

Justice | 13 December 2023

The Legislative Council debated measures that would allow adults to legally possess small quantities of marijuana for personal use during the final sitting week of the year.

Tax increase on vacant property passes parliament

Economy | 6 December 2023

A bill to increase the land tax on vacant homes has passed parliament after amendments were debated last sitting week.

Big day out for The Big Issue

Society | 1 December 2023

The community service achievements of The Big Issue over 27 years have been celebrated at Parliament House.

Report urges immediate action to fix housing affordability

Society | 30 November 2023

Victoria is the nation’s fastest growing state, yet households are decreasing in size, meaning there are more empty bedrooms just as there are increasing numbers of people who want to fill them.

Gambling report urges primetime ad ban

Health & Welfare | 28 November 2023

New report calls on Victoria to follow South Australia’s lead and ban gambling advertising during primetime.

Subcontractors' pay key focus of new report

Economy | 28 November 2023

Committee inquiry report recommends changes in the law to help ensure subcontractors are paid for completed works.

Parliamentary interns awarded for researching topics of the times

General | 27 November 2023

The gig economy, renewable energy and youth justice were among the range of topics researched by parliamentary interns in 2023.

‘Joy’s Law’ on non-fatal strangulation debated

Justice | 22 November 2023

Now a bill to create two new stand-alone non-fatal strangulation offences will go the the Legislative Council for consideration after being passed by the Legislative Assembly.