19 September 2025

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People, pressure and purpose: life as an MP

The rhythm of a politician's job changes day to day and comes with a lot of variety, according to three Members of Parliament who share some insights into their busy schedules.

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

General | 11 September 2025

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.

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.

Youth return to halls of Victorian Parliament

General | 27 June 2022

On the 2022 reform agenda are a raft of bills on topics of education, employment, health, justice, transport, sustainability, inequality, cultural diversity and LGBTIQ+ representation.

Committee inquiry reviews Government’s pandemic orders

Health & Welfare | 24 June 2022

The Pandemic Declaration Accountability and Oversight Committee has consulted various stakeholders at public hearings held throughout 2022.

First Peoples’ Assembly members address Parliament

Society | 22 June 2022

The Co-Chairs of the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria have made an historic address to the Legislative Assembly.

Bill banning Nazi swastika passes Parliament

Justice | 22 June 2022

Victoria has become the first jurisdiction in Australia to pass legislation banning the public display of the Nazi swastika (Hakenkreuz).

Victoria leads nation on autism awareness, but still has way to go

Society | 20 June 2022

In the first of its kind, a week-long event is taking place in Queen's Hall at Parliament House to raise awareness of autism spectrum disorder in Victoria.

Public hearings probe unis’ investment in skills

Economy | 10 June 2022

Industry insiders are giving evidence to a parliamentary inquiry assessing the investment in skills by Victorian universities.

Diverse development the key to prosperous Latrobe Valley future

Economy | 9 June 2022

The Latrobe Valley and Gippsland can develop a diverse range of industries as the region transitions away from coal-fired power, a Legislative Council Committee report has found.

Budget Estimates inquiry wraps up public hearings

Economy | 6 June 2022

The Public Accounts and Estimates Committee (PAEC) has concluded public hearings as part of its annual inquiry examining the government’s spending and revenue raising plans set out in the state budget.

World Environment Day forum held at Parliament House

Environment | 5 June 2022

A forum on biodiversity conservation and recovery in Victoria was held at Parliament House on 5 June for World Environment Day.