Economy - Parliament of Victoria

Regions spark interest in pathways to employment

Economy | 31 March 2026

Regional Victoria showed members of parliament what it has to offer young people pursuing employment during a couple of site visits and public hearings.

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.

Collaboration the key to opening regional housing doors

Economy | 27 November 2025

Population growth in regional Victoria is outpacing housing supply, and a parliamentary committee is calling for a collaborative approach to boost residential construction.

Young voices shake up decades-old format

Economy | 26 November 2025

A group of passionate young Victorians grabbed the attention of MPs during a public hearing for the parliamentary inquiry into student pathways to in-demand industries.

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.