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
Society | 15 October 2024
A review of government school education in Victoria is recommending a focus on phonics, flexibility and funding, as well as extra support for students and teachers.
Society | 8 October 2024
A growing population, urban sprawl and climate disasters all impact our food supply, a parliamentary inquiry has heard.
Justice | 3 October 2024
The Legislative Assembly has debated a law aimed at cracking down on organised crime and bikie gangs in Victoria.
Society | 24 September 2024
Victoria's 40-year-old Freedom of Information laws are outdated and no longer able to cope with the demand on the system, a new report has found.
Economy | 19 September 2024
A bill to tax and regulate Victoria’s short stay accommodation sector will go to the Legislative Council, after passing the lower house last sitting week.
Health & Welfare | 13 September 2024
Initiatives to encourage and support Victorians to lead healthy lives have been showcased at Parliament House.
Economy | 12 September 2024
The inquiry into local government has heard from half of Victoria’s 48 regional and rural councils at public hearings in Camperdown, Bendigo and Traralgon.
General | 10 September 2024
A plaque has been unveiled at Parliament House paying respects to the First Peoples of Victoria.
Society | 5 September 2024
A Bill to increase transparency among providers of funeral services will go to the Legislative Council, after passing the lower house last sitting week.
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