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Understanding the coercive practices of high-control groups

Understanding the coercive practices of high-control groups

Evidence to a parliamentary inquiry is painting a picture of the extent to which high-control groups in Victoria use coercive and manipulative practices.

Statewide Treaty Bill passed by Parliament

Statewide Treaty Bill passed by Parliament

Victoria has become the first jurisdiction in Australia to legislate Treaty with First Peoples after the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025 passed both houses of Parliament.

Victoria debating voluntary assisted dying laws

Victoria debating voluntary assisted dying laws

Society | 28 October 2025

The Victorian Government has introduced a bill to reform the state’s voluntary assisted dying laws, aiming to make the system more compassionate, accessible, and aligned with other Australian jurisdictions.

Caring about carers

Caring about carers

Society | 16 October 2025

A National Carers Week Showcase at Parliament House has highlighted the valuable work of organisations supporting carers across Victoria.

Victoria moves towards historic Treaty with First Peoples

Victoria moves towards historic Treaty with First Peoples

Society | 14 October 2025

Victoria is poised to become the first Australian jurisdiction to legislate a treaty with First Peoples, following the introduction of the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025 to Parliament.

Coburg hearing on support for older Victorian migrants and refugees

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

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

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.