Economy

Short stay accommodation to be taxed and regulated

Economy | 19 September 2024

A bill to tax and regulate Victoria’s short stay accommodation sector will go to the Legislative Council, after passing the lower house last sitting week.

Rate cap a big concern for councils

Economy | 12 September 2024

The inquiry into local government has heard from half of Victoria’s 48 regional and rural councils at public hearings in Camperdown, Bendigo and Traralgon.

Councils lament cost burden at Camperdown hearing

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.

Library publishes a quick guide to housing in Victoria

Economy | 17 October 2023

What does housing currently look like in Victoria? How many people live in the state, where do they live, what kind of housing do they live in and how affordable is it?

Budget report seeks greater transparency

Economy | 3 October 2023

Recommendations primarily relate to spending on services and infrastructure.

Deregulation for hemp growers urged

Economy | 27 September 2023

Hemp industry figures have called for cuts to industry regulation during testimony to the Legislative Council Economy and Infrastructure Committee.

Games cancellation probe underway

Economy | 30 August 2023

The handling of regional Victoria’s abandoned 2026 Commonwealth Games is the focus of a select committee inquiry.

Regional Victoria feeling housing shortage pressure

Economy | 16 August 2023

Regional and rural Victoria will need 87,400 new dwellings over the next 15 years, according to evidence given to the Legislative Council Legal and Social Issues Committee.

Creating space for a growing local industry

Economy | 15 August 2023

A Victorian Parliamentary Library paper published for National Science Week surveys the history, opportunities, policy context and ambitions of the space industry.

Budget estimates inquiry considers report

Economy | 21 July 2023

The Treasurer, Premier and 20 ministers faced questions at public hearings on various matters relating to the state's finances.

Seeking solutions on rental and housing affordability

Economy | 9 June 2023

The Legal and Social Issues Committee is inquiring into rental and housing affordability in Victoria, with a view to identifying the factors contributing to the low availability and high costs of rental properties.

Budget scrutiny begins with hearings

Economy | 29 May 2023

Spending and revenue plans under review as inquiry questions key government figures.