1 November 2026

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Records, reflections and Round the Twist

General | 21 October 2026

Throughout the final sitting weeks of the 60th Parliament more than two dozen MPs bid farewell to state politics in their own unique way.

Striving for a more inclusive future

Society | 14 October 2026

Members of Parliament from across the political spectrum share a common interest in broadening community participation in our democracy, particularly among First Nations and multicultural communities.

Community at the core of politics

General | 8 October 2026

Despite varying backgrounds and pathways into politics, a common purpose can be found among three women MPs with different political allegiances.

Where democracy meets history

General | 30 September 2026

Victoria's Parliament stands on a site with thousands of years of history as a place of gathering and decision-making. Today, MPs are grappling with what that legacy means for representation.

More than just a seat at the table

General | 23 September 2026

Critical minerals offer big returns with a small footprint, experts say

Economy | 21 September 2026

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Parliament Snapshot

General | 14 September

Latest news from parliament, with updates on legislation, committee reports and community events.

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Student pathways to in-demand industries

Economy | 9 September

More support for parents, teachers and students is going to be required to meet the needs of Victoria’s growing and modernising workforce, according to a parliamentary report.

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Pathway forward for early childhood education and care

Society | 8 September

A new parliamentary report has made a series of recommendations to tackle failures in Victoria’s early childhood education and care sector.

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Making voting centres more accessible

Society | 8 September

Parliament’s Electoral Matters Committee has made 61 recommendations to better assist people with disability during elections.

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Inside Victoria's Parliamentary Budget Office

General | 3 September

In this interview, the Parliamentary Budget Officer explains how the PBO provides independent, apolitical policy costings and economic, fiscal and financial advice to Members of Parliament.

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Waste-to-energy report tabled in Legislative Council

Infrastructure | 26 August

Victorian Legislative Council members table the Economy and Infrastructure Committee's final report on the development and expansion of waste-to-energy infrastructure in Victoria.

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Petitions giving Victorians a say

General | 5 February 2026

Petitions to the Legislative Council are giving Victorians a direct voice in Parliament, with tens of thousands of people petitioning on everything from saving a tram stop to banning all fireworks displays and reversing cuts to Melbourne Youth Orchestras.

Parliament pauses in honour of Bondi Beach and bushfire victims

General | 3 February 2026

Members of parliament stood in silence on the first sitting day of 2026 to acknowledge the impact of the summer bushfires and the Bondi Beach terrorist attack.

Bringing Victoria’s solar boom to apartments

Infrastructure | 30 January 2026

As Victoria accelerates toward its renewable energy targets, a growing focus is falling on the state’s apartment residents, households historically left behind in the rooftop solar boom that has transformed Australia’s suburbs.

Parliament lights up in show of unity and remembrance

General | 22 January 2026

Parliament House lit up in white on Thursday night as part of the National Day of Mourning for victims of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack.

Voting centre accessibility in the spotlight

Society | 20 January 2026

With the state election less than 11 months away, a new inquiry is looking at the accessibility of voting centres in Victoria.

Paper explores childcare sector changes

Society | 15 January 2026

While urgent legislative reform to the early childhood education and care sector was undertaken late last year, warning signs have been apparent for almost a decade, according to experts in the sector.

Bill to fast-track planning approvals debated

Economy | 9 January 2026

The Legislative Council has passed a Bill aimed at accelerating housing delivery by overhauling the state’s planning system to streamline approval processes and curb third-party appeal rights.

Parliamentary departments embark on Sunflower journey

Health & Welfare | 18 December 2025

Victoria’s parliamentary departments have joined the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network as part of ongoing efforts to make Parliament more accessible for people with disability.

Imagining what parliament could be

General | 16 December 2025

Ask members of parliament what they would like to see changed about the way the institution operates and you get a variety of views.