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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Keeping an eye on emerging technologies

Infrastructure | 12 November 2024

Businesses are embracing new technologies to increase productivity, but as a parliamentary inquiry has heard some are also using them to track their workers.

Parliament debates priority precincts

Infrastructure | 8 November 2024

The Legislative Assembly has debated new measures that pave the way for the development of ‘Priority Precincts’ close to new transport infrastructure.

Climate for change

Environment | 6 November 2024

From Mallacoota to Mildura, Victorians inhabit a piece of country long revered as a cradle of abundance, but as warnings for irreversible environmental change mount, so do calls for greater protection of the rich diversity found within the Garden State.

Shark tank approach a heart starter for research

Health & Welfare | 1 November 2024

Cardiovascular disease accounts for one in four of all deaths in Australia, claiming the life of one person every 12 minutes.

Feeding better student outcomes

Society | 29 October 2024

With more than 2 million Australian households impacted by food insecurity, either running out of food due to financial constraints or going entire days without eating, programs that address this growing concern have gained support from members of parliament.

Broad support for reform of subcontractor sector

Economy | 25 October 2024

The State Government has responded to all 28 recommendations made by a parliamentary committee which examined nonpayment of subcontractors in Victoria.

Lower House debates pill testing trial

Society | 23 October 2024

The Legislative Assembly has debated an amendment to pave the way for Victoria’s first pill testing trial.

Lived experience fuels MPs’ disability advocacy

Health & Welfare | 22 October 2024

‘Nothing about us without us’ is a guiding principle in Victoria’s disability sector and one embraced by MPs who champion inclusion.

Councils await report on local government

Economy | 21 October 2024

Local governments are eagerly awaiting the findings and recommendations of an inquiry into council funding and services, which is due to report in November.