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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Stronger protections in building contracts considered

Economy | 18 August 2025

The Legislative Assembly has debated an overhaul of laws governing building contracts, aimed at strengthening consumer protections and modernising the regulatory framework for home building across the state.

Wartime response remembered

General | 15 August 2025

The Parliamentary Library has published two research papers to commemorate the 80th anniversary of World War II's end.

Embracing a ‘build-back-better' approach to climate resilience

Infrastructure | 14 August 2025

Victoria should shift from a traditional like-for-like rebuilding model to a ‘betterment’ approach that prioritises climate resilience and long-term infrastructure sustainability, according to a report tabled in the Legislative Council.

Towers ‘past their use-by date’: Homes Victoria

Infrastructure | 11 August 2025

Representatives of Homes Victoria have told a parliamentary inquiry they estimate it would cost $2.3 billion over 20 years just to maintain Melbourne’s public housing towers in their current condition.

New 'post-and-boast' offence debated

Justice | 6 August 2025

The Legislative Assembly has debated legislation creating a new offence that targets the act of ‘posting and boasting’ about serious crimes on social media.

Finding a voice through art

General | 4 August 2025

An exhibition held at Parliament House has showcased the power of art to help break down the stigma associated with mental ill health.

Helmet mandates, GPS limits and fines coming for e-scooters

Infrastructure | 31 July 2025

New safety standards for e-scooter and e-bike sharing schemes will be put in place after legislation regulating the businesses passed the parliament.

Coercive behaviours outlined at cults inquiry

Society | 30 July 2025

The controls exercised over personal lives have been detailed during the first public hearings for the parliamentary inquiry into cults and organised fringe groups.

Diverse topics covered in record-breaking competition

General | 28 July 2025

The winners of the 2025 Parliament Prize have been announced after a record number of entries from students across Victoria.