Environment - Parliament of Victoria

Fires ignite impassioned response from regional communities

Environment | 7 May 2026

Members of Parliament have witnessed destruction and community resilience in the wake of the 2026 summer fires across Victoria.

Experts say biodiversity critical to Victoria’s future

Environment | 5 May 2026

Biodiversity is essential to the health, economy and liveability of Victoria, not an optional extra, experts have told a parliamentary seminar on regenerative approaches to nature.

Inquiry underway into 2026 summer fires across Victoria

Environment | 19 February 2026

A wide‑ranging parliamentary inquiry has been launched into the devastating 2026 summer fires, with Victorians affected by the crisis invited to share their lived experiences.

Call to give more support to wildlife rescuers

Environment | 25 November 2025

Victoria’s current volunteer‑based model of wildlife rescue and rehabilitation is at crisis point and no longer sustainable, according to a report tabled in the Legislative Council.

Vapes adding to a mounting e-waste problem

Environment | 23 July 2024

Electronic waste contained in e-cigarettes is creating an increasing environmental problem for Victoria, a parliamentary committee has heard.

Flood inquiry hearings end; final report to come

Environment | 23 May 2024

Climate change has emerged as a key driver of increased flood risk for communities surrounding the Maribyrnong River.

Northern Victoria is focus of flood inquiry interim report

Environment | 18 April 2024

The enormous contribution of regional communities to a parliamentary inquiry into the 2022 flood event has been recognised at the regional sitting of the Legislative Council in Echuca.

Flood inquiry preparing report for parliament

Environment | 5 February 2024

Future flood response, recovery and rebuild are being considered as part of a long-awaited inquiry report into the October 2022 event in Victoria.

Library paper explores timber industry in transition

Environment | 2 November 2023

In May this year the Victorian Government announced a ban on timber harvesting in native forests to take effect from the start of 2024, six years earlier than had originally been planned.

Committee considers views of flood victims

Environment | 1 November 2023

Victorian flood survivors have spoken directly to MPs investigating the October 2022 event.

Native bird hunting report released

Environment | 31 August 2023

A Legislative Council Select Committee inquiry into Victoria’s recreational native bird hunting arrangements has tabled its report in parliament.

Flood inquiry hearings set to begin

Environment | 3 August 2023

Committee MPs to visit Rochester, Echuca, Shepparton and Seymour as part of parliamentary probe into the 2022 disaster.

Inquiry sets submissions record

Environment | 25 May 2023

Native bird hunting debate triggers overwhelming response from individuals and groups.