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.
As students across Victoria strive towards building skills for their desired career path, a group of parliamentarians is taking an interest in how to support students to follow a pathway into industries needing skilled workers.
Economy | 5 November 2025
A bill to reform rental and consumer laws aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures has passed the Legislative Assembly.
Economy | 4 September 2025
The Parliament has passed legislation that aims to stamp out improper conduct at public construction projects and ensure complaints are referred for investigation.
Economy | 18 August 2025
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.
Economy | 25 October 2024
The State Government has responded to all 28 recommendations made by a parliamentary committee which examined nonpayment of subcontractors in Victoria.
Economy | 21 October 2024
Local governments are eagerly awaiting the findings and recommendations of an inquiry into council funding and services, which is due to report in November.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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