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Consultation key to Victorians feeling involved

Consultation key to Victorians feeling involved

A ‘Community Engagement Charter’ has been suggested as a way to help inform future consultation practices in Victoria.

Could ‘virtual fencing’ protect wildlife?

Could ‘virtual fencing’ protect wildlife?

Forest Road in Anglesea used to see between 200 and 250 kangaroo and wallaby roadstrike incidents every year.

Parliament Prize winners celebrated

Parliament Prize winners celebrated

General | 31 August 2025

Nine students who made outstanding video statements on issues they care about have been rewarded at a ceremony held at Parliament House.

Pop-up garden celebrates industry grounded in community

Pop-up garden celebrates industry grounded in community

General | 29 August 2025

The Victorian horticulture industry came together to transform Queen’s Hall at Parliament House into a spectacular garden.

Tribute in blue to fallen police officers

Tribute in blue to fallen police officers

General | 28 August 2025

Parliament has honoured two Victoria Police officers whose lives were tragically taken in the line of duty on 26 August 2025.

Videos

A day with the Press Gallery

General  |  29 August

Find out what a sitting day in Parliament is like for two Press Gallery journalists.

Parliament debates bail law changes

Justice  |  26 August

Government, Opposition and minor party MPs have debated changes to Victorian bail laws in the Bail Further Amendment Bill 2025.

Parliament Snapshot

General  |  22 August

Latest news from parliament.

Week in Review

General  |  17 August

Watch an update from our sittings held on 12-14 August 2025, presented by Legislative Council President Shaun Leane MP.

Finding a voice through art

General  |  4 August

An exhibition held at Parliament House has showcased the power of art to help break down the stigma associated with mental ill health.

Week in Review

General  |  3 August

Watch an update from our latest sitting week, 29 to 31 July 2025, presented by Legislative Council President Shaun Leane MP.

Lift off for space exhibit 

Lift off for space exhibit 

Economy | 28 May 2025

A little bit of Victorian ingenuity should find itself on the surface of the moon before the decade is out. 

Ancient traditions launch discussions on youth aspirations

Ancient traditions launch discussions on youth aspirations

General | 27 May 2025

Yarning circle brings together Aboriginal young people to share their ideas and hopes at Parliament House.

Bill aims to modernise superannuation for emergency service workers

Bill aims to modernise superannuation for emergency service workers

General | 26 May 2025

The Legislative Assembly has debated legislation aimed at modernising the Emergency Services Superannuation Scheme, with membership of more than 124,000 Victorian public servants.

Two for one energy bill debate 

Two for one energy bill debate 

Infrastructure | 22 May 2025

Parliament has debated two energy bills aimed at ensuring community confidence in the energy transition and supporting electrification as part of the state’s transition to net zero emissions by 2045. 

Procedural twist for budget speech

Procedural twist for budget speech

General | 20 May 2025

The presentation of the Victorian state budget was a bit different this year.

Unbound creativity celebrated at Parliament

Unbound creativity celebrated at Parliament

General | 16 May 2025

Victorian artists with disability have had their artwork showcased at Parliament House.

New technologies risking ‘mental privacy’ of workers

New technologies risking ‘mental privacy’ of workers

Society | 13 May 2025

With workplace surveillance accelerating in recent years, a parliamentary committee has called for new laws to protect the rights of workers.

Journey back to Melbourne’s federal years

Journey back to Melbourne’s federal years

General | 9 May 2025

A series of short videos for social media takes a brief look back at the first 26 years of federation, when Victoria’s Parliament House was home to the federal parliament.

Addressing the gaps in regional housing

Addressing the gaps in regional housing

Environment | 6 May 2025

More diversified dwellings and new building practices were among the issues raised at a recent public hearing on supply of homes in regional Victoria.