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
General | 3 September 2024
Victoria’s horticultural industry has highlighted innovation during a spectacular showcase held at Parliament House.
General | 29 August 2024
No bark nor bite as therapy dog Bailey brings parliamentarians together for an important cause.
General | 28 August 2024
The pioneering efforts of a supercentenarian have been celebrated at parliament and they’re showing no signs of slowing down.
Infrastructure | 27 August 2024
Public hearing phase underway after parliamentary probe received 42 submissions, including calls for law reform in Victoria.
Justice | 22 August 2024
The Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine (VIFM) governance is set to be updated under a bill before Parliament.
Environment | 16 August 2024
Growling grass frogs, a bearded dragon and even a ‘chickenosaurus’ made their debuts in Parliament this week.
General | 14 August 2024
The competition received a record-setting 1126 entries from pupils in grades 5 through to year 12 on issues important to them and their communities.
Economy | 13 August 2024
Local governments claim a new expense for the provision of child vaccinations is a measure by which the state government is shifting the financial load onto them.
Justice | 8 August 2024
The Youth Justice Bill 2024 will go to the Legislative Council for debate, after passing the lower house without amendment last sitting week.
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