19 September 2025

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People, pressure and purpose: life as an MP

The rhythm of a politician's job changes day to day and comes with a lot of variety, according to three Members of Parliament who share some insights into their busy schedules.

Planning for healthy food

Changes to state planning laws could address the oversaturation of fast food chains in Victoria’s newest suburbs.

Connecting with regional community leaders

General | 11 September 2025

Participants in the Fairley Leadership Program have experienced parliament during a sitting week as part of their ongoing leadership learning.

Childcare protections pass parliament

Society | 5 September 2025

Urgent reforms to bolster the safety of children who are in childcare have passed the Victorian Parliament.

Crackdown on construction sector misconduct passed

Economy | 4 September 2025

The Parliament has passed legislation that aims to stamp out improper conduct at public construction projects and ensure complaints are referred for investigation.

Videos

Democracy Day interview with the Speaker

General | 15 September

On International Day of Democracy, we hear from Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Maree Edwards, someone with a key role in Victoria’s democratic process.

Week in Review

General | 14 September

Watch an update from our sittings held from 9 to 11 September 2025, presented by Legislative Council President Shaun Leane MP.

Governance of Victoria's waterways

Environment | 12 September

Watch a replay of the Parliamentary Library seminar that explores the governance of Victoria's waterways in an era of population growth and climate change.

Parliament passes childcare protections

Society | 5 September

Urgent reforms to bolster the safety of children who are in childcare have passed the Victorian Parliament.

Parliament Snapshot

General | 3 September

Latest news from parliament, including updates on legislation, committee inquiries and community events.

A day with the Press Gallery

General | 29 August

Find out what a sitting day in Parliament is like for two Press Gallery journalists.

Closed captions added to broadcasts

General | 14 May 2024

Live captioning will now accompany all broadcasts of proceedings from both chambers of the Victorian Parliament.

Bill paving the way for wind energy passes

Infrastructure | 10 May 2024

The Parliament has passed a new bill designed to support the establishment of a Victorian offshore wind energy industry.

Drivers need to change to protect most vulnerable

Infrastructure | 7 May 2024

Two out of every five lives lost on Victorian roads so far in 2024 have been of those who have little or no protection in the event of an accident on roads, footpaths and driveways.

Exhibition shows suffering, resilience and hope

General | 3 May 2024

The Taken is an exhibition of photographs concerning the Stolen Generations in Parliament House.The images are drawn from the book of the same name by photographer David G. Jones.

Local government funding and services scrutinised

Economy | 1 May 2024

Cost shifting, service delivery and funding are among the key issues being examined by an Upper House inquiry into local government.

Commonwealth Games probe hampered by executive privilege

Economy | 30 April 2024

The Chair of the Select Committee investigating the cancellation of regional Victoria’s 2026 Commonwealth Games will attempt to obtain further documents from the government.

Key issues for regional youth discussed at forums

General | 26 April 2024

Education, mental health, housing and the environment were among the main topics raised by young people at forums with MPs held in Shepparton and Kyabram.

Regional sitting pays tribute to community resilience

General | 23 April 2024

Losses suffered by Victorian communities during the 2022 flood event and their brave responses to it were highlighted at the Echuca regional sitting of the Legislative Council.

Northern Victoria is focus of flood inquiry interim report

Environment | 18 April 2024

The enormous contribution of regional communities to a parliamentary inquiry into the 2022 flood event has been recognised at the regional sitting of the Legislative Council in Echuca.