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
Economy | 28 November 2024
Inquiry report addresses rate capping, grants, cost shifting, core services and the financial sustainability of local councils with 48 recommendations for the state government to consider.
Society | 27 November 2024
An action plan to improve the accessibility of Parliament for people with disabilities is reaching a new stage of implementation, with significant measures achieved already.
Society | 26 November 2024
A Victorian Food System Council with a wide range of representatives could be appointed to guide the development and implementation of a Victorian Food System Strategy.
Health & Welfare | 25 November 2024
The State Government fully supports nearly half of all the recommendations arising from an inquiry into gambling and liquor regulation in Victoria.
Justice | 22 November 2024
The Legislative Assembly has considered legislation to create a new licensing scheme for tobacco retailers.
General | 21 November 2024
A unique and vital part of Victoria’s system of government, Cabinet and its processes are unknown to many and have been subject to recent parliamentary and legal challenges.
Society | 20 November 2024
When children are hungry it makes it very difficult for them to concentrate, and when they can’t concentrate, it’s nearly impossible for them to learn, according to evidence presented to a recent Legislative Council inquiry.
General | 19 November 2024
Past and present parliamentary interns gathered to celebrate the latest cohort’s research on a range of contemporary topics.
Infrastructure | 12 November 2024
Businesses are embracing new technologies to increase productivity, but as a parliamentary inquiry has heard some are also using them to track their workers.
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