15 May 2025

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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

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

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.

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Launching pad for workplace surveillance reform

Society | 13 May

Victoria should legislate to protect the rights of workers from intrusive workplace surveillance, a report by the Legislative Assembly Economy and Infrastructure Committee has recommended.

A day with a Shadow Minister

General | 8 May

Find out what a sitting day in Parliament is like for a Shadow Minister, David Southwick MP, Member for Caulfield, who is the opposition spokesperson on police and corrections, youth justice, and youth and future leaders.

Parliament Snapshot

General | 1 May

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.

Lived experience fuels MPs’ disability advocacy

Health & Welfare | 22 October 2024

‘Nothing about us without us’ is a guiding principle in Victoria’s disability sector and one embraced by MPs who champion inclusion.

Councils await report on local government

Economy | 21 October 2024

Local governments are eagerly awaiting the findings and recommendations of an inquiry into council funding and services, which is due to report in November.

Early legal intervention helps avoid crisis

Justice | 18 October 2024

When clients present at one of Victoria’s 50 Community Legal Centres they often do so with a range of problems that go beyond a simple legal issue.

Report suggests ways to boost the state education system

Society | 15 October 2024

A review of government school education in Victoria is recommending a focus on phonics, flexibility and funding, as well as extra support for students and teachers.