Greater accountability proposed for councils

Victoria–Nauru parliamentary partnership celebrated

General | 29 April 2026

A meeting room in Victoria’s parliamentary precinct has been named the Eragow Room, recognising the twinning partnership between the Parliaments of Nauru and Victoria.

Workshop helps untie knots of power, protection and representation

General | 24 April 2026

Women members of parliament from Bougainville, Nauru and Vanuatu joined their counterparts from Victoria and New South Wales for a Women’s Talanoa Workshop, to share lessons on representation, media and staying safe online.

Parents warn public schools have 'become the charity' as funding shortfalls bite

General | 17 April 2026

Parents from an inner‑Melbourne public primary school have warned a parliamentary inquiry that chronic underfunding is forcing families, teachers and volunteers to prop up essential education services.

Low‑sensory voting centres to expand across Victoria

General | 7 April 2026

Low‑sensory voting centres will be rolled out across every Victorian electorate at the next state election, making voting more accessible for neurodivergent people who face barriers at traditional polling places, a parliamentary inquiry has heard.