21 March 2026

News

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

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

Law change for victim-survivors of institutional child abuse

Justice | 27 February 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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Traffic cameras save lives, despite public scepticism

Society | 8 January 2024

Victorians remain sceptical about the true purpose of road safety cameras according to evidence presented to a parliamentary inquiry by the Road Safety Camera Commissioner.

Professional learning draws teachers to parliament

General | 18 December 2023

From seminars to an open house, more than 200 teachers have taken part in a range of education events at Parliament House.

Upper house debates cannabis reforms

Justice | 13 December 2023

The Legislative Council debated measures that would allow adults to legally possess small quantities of marijuana for personal use during the final sitting week of the year.

Tax increase on vacant property passes parliament

Economy | 6 December 2023

A bill to increase the land tax on vacant homes has passed parliament after amendments were debated last sitting week.

Big day out for The Big Issue

Society | 1 December 2023

The community service achievements of The Big Issue over 27 years have been celebrated at Parliament House.

Report urges immediate action to fix housing affordability

Society | 30 November 2023

Victoria is the nation’s fastest growing state, yet households are decreasing in size, meaning there are more empty bedrooms just as there are increasing numbers of people who want to fill them.

Gambling report urges primetime ad ban

Health & Welfare | 28 November 2023

New report calls on Victoria to follow South Australia’s lead and ban gambling advertising during primetime.

Subcontractors' pay key focus of new report

Economy | 28 November 2023

Committee inquiry report recommends changes in the law to help ensure subcontractors are paid for completed works.

Parliamentary interns awarded for researching topics of the times

General | 27 November 2023

The gig economy, renewable energy and youth justice were among the range of topics researched by parliamentary interns in 2023.