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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Perspectives on parliament for rural and regional youth

General | 11 August 2023

Young leaders have gained insights into the viewpoints of parliamentarians during a visit to Melbourne.

Pandemic proves a speed bump for safer streets

Infrastructure | 10 August 2023

The Legislative Assembly Economy and Infrastructure Committee is investigating changes to road users’ behaviour during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, and how this affected the safety of people most at risk on the road.

Inauguration of 30th Governor of Victoria at Parliament House

General | 9 August 2023

Her Excellency Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC has been inaugurated as the 30th Governor of Victoria.

Playing or paying the odds

Health & Welfare | 4 August 2023

A parliamentary inquiry is turning its attention to experiences that young people have with gambling harm.

Flood inquiry hearings set to begin

Environment | 3 August 2023

Committee MPs to visit Rochester, Echuca, Shepparton and Seymour as part of parliamentary probe into the 2022 disaster.

Mornington Peninsula’s potential promoted at Parliament

General | 2 August 2023

Community priorities presented at Spring Street showcase.

Leading in more ways than one

General | 1 August 2023

Women have taken on a variety of leadership roles in a history-making parliament.

First Peoples’ Assembly meets at Parliament House

General | 27 July 2023

The second term of the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria has commenced with a two-day meeting at Parliament House.

Budget estimates inquiry considers report

Economy | 21 July 2023

The Treasurer, Premier and 20 ministers faced questions at public hearings on various matters relating to the state's finances.