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Heritage chandelier returns to Parliamentary Library

General | 23 April 2025

After five years in storage a 19th century chandelier has returned to its pride of place, illuminating the Parliamentary Library’s central dome.

Victorians voice their views on Upper House reform

General | 16 April 2025

More than 200 Victorians have shared their views on the future of the state’s electoral system as part of consultation conducted by the Electoral Matters Committee (EMC).

Wildlife roadstrike inquiry underway

Infrastructure | 14 April 2025

The Legislative Council Economy and Infrastructure Committee is accepting public submissions until 30 May 2025.

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Parliament Snapshot

General | 10 April

Latest news about parliament direct from parliament.

Anti-vilification reforms pass parliament

Justice | 9 April

Legislation to strengthen and reform anti-vilification laws in Victoria has passed parliament.

Week in Review

General | 6 April

Highlights from the Victorian Parliament's sittings held from 1 to 3 April 2025, presented by Legislative Council President Shaun Leane MP.

Hungry kids find it hard to learn

Society | 20 November 2024

When children are hungry it makes it very difficult for them to concentrate, and when they can’t concentrate, it’s nearly impossible for them to learn, according to evidence presented to a recent Legislative Council inquiry.

Research leads to reward for interns

General | 19 November 2024

Past and present parliamentary interns gathered to celebrate the latest cohort’s research on a range of contemporary topics.

Keeping an eye on emerging technologies

Infrastructure | 12 November 2024

Businesses are embracing new technologies to increase productivity, but as a parliamentary inquiry has heard some are also using them to track their workers.

Parliament debates priority precincts

Infrastructure | 8 November 2024

The Legislative Assembly has debated new measures that pave the way for the development of ‘Priority Precincts’ close to new transport infrastructure.

Climate for change

Environment | 6 November 2024

From Mallacoota to Mildura, Victorians inhabit a piece of country long revered as a cradle of abundance, but as warnings for irreversible environmental change mount, so do calls for greater protection of the rich diversity found within the Garden State.

Shark tank approach a heart starter for research

Health & Welfare | 1 November 2024

Cardiovascular disease accounts for one in four of all deaths in Australia, claiming the life of one person every 12 minutes.

Feeding better student outcomes

Society | 29 October 2024

With more than 2 million Australian households impacted by food insecurity, either running out of food due to financial constraints or going entire days without eating, programs that address this growing concern have gained support from members of parliament.

Broad support for reform of subcontractor sector

Economy | 25 October 2024

The State Government has responded to all 28 recommendations made by a parliamentary committee which examined nonpayment of subcontractors in Victoria.

Lower House debates pill testing trial

Society | 23 October 2024

The Legislative Assembly has debated an amendment to pave the way for Victoria’s first pill testing trial.