The Legislative Assembly has debated an overhaul of laws governing building contracts, aimed at strengthening consumer protections and modernising the regulatory framework for home building across the state.
With 1.4 million new workers needed in Victoria by 2034, a parliamentary inquiry is investigating student pathways to the state’s most in-demand industries.
Economy | 1 July 2025
As the money bills received Royal Assent, MPs considered several other pieces of legislation on housing, crime, roads and energy.
Economy | 28 May 2025
A little bit of Victorian ingenuity should find itself on the surface of the moon before the decade is out.Â
Economy | 1 April 2025
A parliamentary inquiry into the Victorian Government’s 2026 Commonwealth Games Bid has made 62 findings and six recommendations in its third and final report.
Economy | 13 August 2024
Local governments claim a new expense for the provision of child vaccinations is a measure by which the state government is shifting the financial load onto them.Â
Economy | 3 July 2024
Victorian councils are in the spotlight as a cross-party inquiry investigates the adequacy of funding and service delivery.
Economy | 24 May 2024
A bill to reform stamp duty on commercial properties has passed parliament.
Economy | 1 May 2024
Cost shifting, service delivery and funding are among the key issues being examined by an Upper House inquiry into local government.
Economy | 30 April 2024
The Chair of the Select Committee investigating the cancellation of regional Victoria’s 2026 Commonwealth Games will attempt to obtain further documents from the government.
Economy | 20 March 2024
The Public Accounts and Estimates Committee (PAEC) found net debt increased by $15 billion to reach $115 billion (20.3% of Gross State Product) between June 2022 and June 2023.
Economy | 6 December 2023
A bill to increase the land tax on vacant homes has passed parliament after amendments were debated last sitting week.
Economy | 28 November 2023
Committee inquiry report recommends changes in the law to help ensure subcontractors are paid for completed works.
Economy | 16 November 2023
Along with the long-established wild caught fisheries, the Victorian seafood industry is worth around $100 million per year in direct turnover.
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