10 March 2026

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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

A parliamentary inquiry is recommending the Public Engagement Framework for consultation practices in Victoria be updated to ensure it continues to meet community expectations.

Giant leap of learning as civics meets space

General | 2 March 2026

A Victorian initiative combining civics and science is set to take off as interest in space grows.

Law change for victim-survivors of institutional child abuse

Justice | 27 February 2026

Institutions including the Catholic Church in Victoria can now be sued for the actions of employees or similar, such as priests and other clergy.

Parliamentary integrity commission probes misconduct referrals

General | 25 February 2026

Victoria expands legal definition of family violence

Justice | 23 February 2026

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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.

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.

How Parliament Works: Making Laws

General | 26 February

Take a look at our explainer on how the Victorian Parliament makes laws.

Week in Review

General | 22 February

Watch highlights from our sittings held from 17 to 19 February 2026.

Parliament Snapshot

General | 9 February

Latest news from parliament, including updates from inside and outside the parliamentary chambers.

Victoria’s cult inquiry: What advocates and survivors are saying

Society | 4 February

Parliamentary inquiry gathers further evidence on how high-control groups operate—and the impact they have on the community.

Key issues for regional youth discussed at forums

General | 26 April 2024

Education, mental health, housing and the environment were among the main topics raised by young people at forums with MPs held in Shepparton and Kyabram.

Regional sitting pays tribute to community resilience

General | 23 April 2024

Losses suffered by Victorian communities during the 2022 flood event and their brave responses to it were highlighted at the Echuca regional sitting of the Legislative Council.

Northern Victoria is focus of flood inquiry interim report

Environment | 18 April 2024

The enormous contribution of regional communities to a parliamentary inquiry into the 2022 flood event has been recognised at the regional sitting of the Legislative Council in Echuca.

Taking parliament to the people of northern Victoria

General | 10 April 2024

For just the seventh time in its history, the Legislative Council is holding a regional sitting on Thursday 18 April 2024.

Law to restrict machete use passes parliament

Justice | 27 March 2024

The Legislative Council has debated and agreed to a bill designed to restrict the use of machetes as weapons.

Sky’s the limit in exhibition of artistic ability

General | 22 March 2024

Inspiring exhibition at Parliament House featured the works of professional artists with intellectual and physical disability.

Family discussion key to organ and tissue donation

Health & Welfare | 21 March 2024

Registering to be an organ and tissue donor is a selfless act, but one that relies on the consent of your loved ones.

Review of Government spending seeks debt target

Economy | 20 March 2024

The Public Accounts and Estimates Committee (PAEC) found net debt increased by $15 billion to reach $115 billion (20.3% of Gross State Product) between June 2022 and June 2023.

Internship program notches up new milestone

General | 15 March 2024

26 university students have commenced research reports on a range of topics which have the potential to reshape the public policy debate in Victoria.