18 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.

Taking parliament to the people of northern Victoria

General | 10 April 2024

For just the seventh time in its history, the Legislative Council is holding a regional sitting on Thursday 18 April 2024.

Law to restrict machete use passes parliament

Justice | 27 March 2024

The Legislative Council has debated and agreed to a bill designed to restrict the use of machetes as weapons.

Sky’s the limit in exhibition of artistic ability

General | 22 March 2024

Inspiring exhibition at Parliament House featured the works of professional artists with intellectual and physical disability.

Family discussion key to organ and tissue donation

Health & Welfare | 21 March 2024

Registering to be an organ and tissue donor is a selfless act, but one that relies on the consent of your loved ones.

Review of Government spending seeks debt target

Economy | 20 March 2024

The Public Accounts and Estimates Committee (PAEC) found net debt increased by $15 billion to reach $115 billion (20.3% of Gross State Product) between June 2022 and June 2023.

Internship program notches up new milestone

General | 15 March 2024

26 university students have commenced research reports on a range of topics which have the potential to reshape the public policy debate in Victoria.

Legislative Council passes renewable energy targets

Infrastructure | 14 March 2024

The Legislative Council has debated and passed a new bill to set renewable energy targets for Victoria.

Voters with disability looking for improvements

General | 13 March 2024

A survey of Victorian voters with disability has found that while most had a positive experience of voting a significant minority rated their experience ‘bad’ or ‘very bad’.

Portraits honour pioneering women of parliament

General | 7 March 2024

Two new portraits have been unveiled at Parliament House during an event to celebrate International Women’s Day.