15 November 2026

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Majority of Victorians tipped to vote early

General | 13 November 2026

Casting your compulsory ballot has never been more available and accessible in the lead up to polling day.

Civics and citizenship at the forefront of education agenda

General | 12 November 2026

Parliamentary educators from across Australia and the Pacific have come together in Melbourne as policy creators look to make civics and citizenship a priority in the classroom.

One day in November

General | 10 November 2026

Just as the last Saturday in September is traditionally for the AFL Grand Final, more recently the last Saturday in November has become home to Victoria’s state election.

Records, reflections and Round the Twist

General | 21 October 2026

Throughout the final sitting weeks of the 60th Parliament more than two dozen MPs bid farewell to state politics in their own unique way.

Striving for a more inclusive future

Society | 14 October 2026

Community at the core of politics

General | 8 October 2026

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An inquiring career

Infrastructure | 16 October

Retiring Committee Manager Michael Baker reflects on a long life working in parliaments.

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Parliament Snapshot

General | 14 September

Latest news from parliament, with updates on legislation, committee reports and community events.

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Student pathways to in-demand industries

Economy | 9 September

More support for parents, teachers and students is going to be required to meet the needs of Victoria’s growing and modernising workforce, according to a parliamentary report.

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Pathway forward for early childhood education and care

Society | 8 September

A new parliamentary report has made a series of recommendations to tackle failures in Victoria’s early childhood education and care sector.

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Making voting centres more accessible

Society | 8 September

Parliament’s Electoral Matters Committee has made 61 recommendations to better assist people with disability during elections.

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Inside Victoria's Parliamentary Budget Office

General | 3 September

In this interview, the Parliamentary Budget Officer explains how the PBO provides independent, apolitical policy costings and economic, fiscal and financial advice to Members of Parliament.

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Christmas hampers handover 2024

General | 16 December 2024

MPs and parliamentary staff donated food and other items which are given to Victorians experiencing homelessness in the lead up to Christmas.

Invested in young people

General | 12 December 2024

Advocating for an issue at a young age led one Victorian to a career in politics.

Ritual with responsibility

General | 10 December 2024

Question time is often people’s first exposure to parliament and politics, but its continued relevance and role in our democracy is itself subject to questioning from time to time.

Bill to streamline committal processes debated

Justice | 6 December 2024

Victoria’s Parliament is considering reforms to criminal procedure laws to replace the current committal test with an improved case management process.

Budgeting for gender equality

Economy | 4 December 2024

By becoming the first state to embed gender impact assessment into legislation, Victoria has taken a significant step on the journey towards gender equality.

Helping rural youth to thrive

General | 29 November 2024

Young people representing Youththrive Victoria have provided a briefing to MPs at Parliament House on the organisation’s programs that support rural youth to build leadership capacity and overcome barriers to education.

A fairer share for cash-strapped councils

Economy | 28 November 2024

Inquiry report addresses rate capping, grants, cost shifting, core services and the financial sustainability of local councils with 48 recommendations for the state government to consider.

Better access to boost inclusion

Society | 27 November 2024

An action plan to improve the accessibility of Parliament for people with disabilities is reaching a new stage of implementation, with significant measures achieved already.

Inquiry report is food for thought

Society | 26 November 2024

A Victorian Food System Council with a wide range of representatives could be appointed to guide the development and implementation of a Victorian Food System Strategy.