Society

Committee finds FOI laws need an overhaul

Society | 24 September 2024

Victoria's 40-year-old Freedom of Information laws are outdated and no longer able to cope with the demand on the system, a new report has found.

Bill paves the way for funeral cost transparency

Society | 5 September 2024

A Bill to increase transparency among providers of funeral services will go to the Legislative Council, after passing the lower house last sitting week.

Youth facing financial and mental health challenges

Society | 16 July 2024

Young Victorians have been particularly affected by the rise in the cost of living, with lower incomes, less secure employment and lower home ownership rates all resulting in their greater vulnerability, a new paper from the Parliamentary Library has found.

Array of questions during committee forum

Society | 14 July 2022

Members of the Legislative Council Legal and Social Issues Committee have responded to a range of community questions during an online forum about their work.

First Peoples’ Assembly members address Parliament

Society | 22 June 2022

The Co-Chairs of the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria have made an historic address to the Legislative Assembly.

Victoria leads nation on autism awareness, but still has way to go

Society | 20 June 2022

In the first of its kind, a week-long event is taking place in Queen's Hall at Parliament House to raise awareness of autism spectrum disorder in Victoria.

Coburg hearing on support for older Victorian migrants and refugees

Society | 17 March 2022

A parliamentary inquiry assessing support for older Victorians from migrant and refugee backgrounds has heard directly from people in Melbourne's inner-north.

Report recommends better access to TAFE for learners with disability

Society | 1 September 2021

In a landmark report, the Legislative Assembly Economy and Infrastructure Committee has made a series of recommendations aimed at improving access to TAFE for learners with disability.

STEM and Society series a scientific showcase

Society | 1 June 2021

A new online series has highlighted the game-changing work being undertaken by various Victorian scientists and researchers.