18 February 2026
Subsea pipelines used by the oil and gas industry may contain naturally occurring radioactive materials, mercury, hydrocarbons, and heavy metals that pose a risk to human health and the environment, a parliamentary inquiry into decommissioning offshore oil and gas infrastructure has heard.
A Bill to establish a new legal framework to protect infants, children, and adults born with variations in sex characteristics (VSC) from unnecessary and harmful medical interventions has been passed by the Legislative Assembly.
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.
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.
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.
General | 9 February
Latest news from parliament, including updates from inside and outside the parliamentary chambers.
9 February
General | 8 February
Legislative Council President Shaun Leane highlights several key moments from our first sitting week for 2026.
8 February
Society | 4 February
Parliamentary inquiry gathers further evidence on how high-control groups operate—and the impact they have on the community.
4 February
General | 12 December 2025
2025 has been a big year at the Victorian Parliament.
12 December 2025
Highlights of 2025 parliamentary year
Environment | 11 December 2025
A seminar held in the Victorian Parliamentary Library explored initiatives to recycle and reduce the environmental impact of soft plastics.
11 December 2025
Economy | 24 November 2025
A group of young Victorians spoke with Members of Parliament as part of an innovative discussion for the inquiry into student pathways to in-demand industries.
24 November 2025
General | 3 July 2025
Victoria’s major political parties have presented competing visions on possible reform to the system for electing the Legislative Council, according to evidence posted on the Electoral Matters Committee website.
Economy | 1 July 2025
As the money bills received Royal Assent, MPs considered several other pieces of legislation on housing, crime, roads and energy.
Society | 25 June 2025
Victorians are highly active, however some cohorts within the community are still underrepresented in sport participation rates, and many clubs and organisations face challenges to their sustainability.
Infrastructure | 23 June 2025
A parliamentary inquiry into amendments to Victoria’s planning provisions has called for a rethink on recent changes to ensure good planning outcomes.
Society | 20 June 2025
For close to a century, the Brotherhood of St Laurence has supported Victorians experiencing disadvantage and next in its sights is a state free of poverty.
General | 17 June 2025
The Big Freeze has come to Parliament House supporting efforts to find treatments and a cure for motor neurone disease.
General | 13 June 2025
Fijian parliamentarians have undertaken a professional development program at the Victorian Parliament focused on parliamentary oversight and accountability mechanisms.
Health & Welfare | 5 June 2025
The Parliament has passed a series of measures that aim to make retirement villages more equitable and sustainable.
General | 3 June 2025
A group of young people from the South-West Coast are helping regional youth get their voices heard in Victoria’s Parliament.
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