18 September 2025

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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

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.

Consultation key to Victorians feeling involved

Society | 3 September 2025

A ‘Community Engagement Charter’ has been suggested as a way to help inform future consultation practices in Victoria.

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.

Legislation paves the way to hire childcare workers

Society | 29 February 2024

A bill that would allow the Department of Education to employ staff at early learning centres has passed the Legislative Assembly.

'Seeing women' the key to improving health outcomes

Health & Welfare | 22 February 2024

Preventing ill health in Victorian women not only leads to a healthier society but also means less demand on the state’s secondary and tertiary prevention services, according to the Women's Health Services Network.

Lifeline of hope for Victorian communities

Health & Welfare | 21 February 2024

The lifesaving work of volunteers in mental health call centres across the state has been recognised at Parliament House.

Builders insurance legislation reaches Legislative Council

Justice | 19 February 2024

Proposed laws which punish builders for not taking out domestic building insurance have reached the upper house.

Young Victorians key to vaping and tobacco reform

Health & Welfare | 9 February 2024

The lived experiences and views of young Victorians will be vital to a new parliamentary inquiry looking at vaping and tobacco controls in Victoria.

Parliamentary apology to care leavers

General | 8 February 2024

The Premier has formally apologised to Victorians who experienced historical abuse and neglect as children in institutional care.

WorkCover Bill report calls for wider consultation

Health & Welfare | 6 February 2024

Inquiry finds inadequate consultation left stakeholders feeling unable to influence proposed changes to WorkCover laws in any meaningful way.

Flood inquiry preparing report for parliament

Environment | 5 February 2024

Future flood response, recovery and rebuild are being considered as part of a long-awaited inquiry report into the October 2022 event in Victoria.

Parliament reaches out to regional youth

General | 1 February 2024

The Victorian Parliament's first regional youth associate is preparing for youth forums in regional Victoria.