28 March 2026

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Bill to consolidate food regulators debated

Health & Welfare | 24 March 2026

Legislation to establish a single, independent food safety regulator has been debated in the Legislative Assembly.

Young Aboriginal voices lead the way with new podcast

General | 20 March 2026

Parliament House was filled with community spirit this week for the launch of the Youth Yarning with Mob podcast series.

Funding squeeze undermines oversight work: Ombudsman

General | 13 March 2026

The Victorian Ombudsman has told an inquiry that persistent funding shortfalls and an increasingly complex referrals pipeline are constraining her office’s ability to investigate systemic unfairness in government services.

Women shaping the future of community sport

General | 5 March 2026

An event to coincide with International Women’s Day has highlighted how women are not only participating in community sport in record numbers but shaping its future.

Improving community engagement to make better decisions

Society | 3 March 2026

Giant leap of learning as civics meets space

General | 2 March 2026

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Celebrating the role of women in community sport

General | 8 March

At an International Women's Day event held at Parliament House, we celebrated the important role that women play in shaping and energising community sport across Victoria.

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Parliament Snapshot

General | 6 March

Latest news from parliament on legislation, public inquiries by committees and community events at Parliament House.

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Community consultation could be improved by updating public engagement framework

Infrastructure | 3 March

An inquiry into community consultation practices in Victoria has wrapped up with 28 recommendations and 63 findings in its report.

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Convenient charging the key to boosting EV ownership

Infrastructure | 2 March

The Legislative Council Economy and Infrastructure Committee has heard the transition to electric vehicles in Victoria depends on more than subsidies.

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How Parliament Works: Making Laws

General | 26 February

Take a look at our explainer on how the Victorian Parliament makes laws.

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Week in Review

General | 22 February

Watch highlights from our sittings held from 17 to 19 February 2026.

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Helping rural youth to thrive

General | 29 November 2024

Young people representing Youththrive Victoria have provided a briefing to MPs at Parliament House on the organisation’s programs that support rural youth to build leadership capacity and overcome barriers to education.

A fairer share for cash-strapped councils

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.

Better access to boost inclusion

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.

Inquiry report is food for thought

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.

Gambling and liquor report response

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.

Tobacco licensing scheme debated

Justice | 22 November 2024

The Legislative Assembly has considered legislation to create a new licensing scheme for tobacco retailers.

The room where it happens

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.

Hungry kids find it hard to learn

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.

Research leads to reward for interns

General | 19 November 2024

Past and present parliamentary interns gathered to celebrate the latest cohort’s research on a range of contemporary topics.