17 March 2026

News

Funding squeeze undermines oversight work: Ombudsman

General | 13 March 2026

The Victorian Ombudsman has told an inquiry that persistent funding shortfalls and an increasingly complex referrals pipeline are constraining her office’s ability to investigate systemic unfairness in government services.

Women shaping the future of community sport

General | 5 March 2026

An event to coincide with International Women’s Day has highlighted how women are not only participating in community sport in record numbers but shaping its future.

Improving community engagement to make better decisions

Society | 3 March 2026

A parliamentary inquiry is recommending the Public Engagement Framework for consultation practices in Victoria be updated to ensure it continues to meet community expectations.

Giant leap of learning as civics meets space

General | 2 March 2026

A Victorian initiative combining civics and science is set to take off as interest in space grows.

Law change for victim-survivors of institutional child abuse

Justice | 27 February 2026

Parliamentary integrity commission probes misconduct referrals

General | 25 February 2026

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Celebrating the role of women in community sport

General | 8 March

At an International Women's Day event held at Parliament House, we celebrated the important role that women play in shaping and energising community sport across Victoria.

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Parliament Snapshot

General | 6 March

Latest news from parliament on legislation, public inquiries by committees and community events at Parliament House.

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Community consultation could be improved by updating public engagement framework

Infrastructure | 3 March

An inquiry into community consultation practices in Victoria has wrapped up with 28 recommendations and 63 findings in its report.

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Convenient charging the key to boosting EV ownership

Infrastructure | 2 March

The Legislative Council Economy and Infrastructure Committee has heard the transition to electric vehicles in Victoria depends on more than subsidies.

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How Parliament Works: Making Laws

General | 26 February

Take a look at our explainer on how the Victorian Parliament makes laws.

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Week in Review

General | 22 February

Watch highlights from our sittings held from 17 to 19 February 2026.

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Budget bills pass parliament

Economy | 1 July 2025

As the money bills received Royal Assent, MPs considered several other pieces of legislation on housing, crime, roads and energy.

Sporting rates high but clubs struggle to survive

Society | 25 June 2025

Victorians are highly active, however some cohorts within the community are still underrepresented in sport participation rates, and many clubs and organisations face challenges to their sustainability.

Inquiry report shows variety of views on planning

Infrastructure | 23 June 2025

A parliamentary inquiry into amendments to Victoria’s planning provisions has called for a rethink on recent changes to ensure good planning outcomes.

Understanding the effort needed to reduce poverty

Society | 20 June 2025

For close to a century, the Brotherhood of St Laurence has supported Victorians experiencing disadvantage and next in its sights is a state free of poverty.

MPs dunked to support fight against MND

General | 17 June 2025

The Big Freeze has come to Parliament House supporting efforts to find treatments and a cure for motor neurone disease.

Exploring oversight with partner parliament

General | 13 June 2025

Fijian parliamentarians have undertaken a professional development program at the Victorian Parliament focused on parliamentary oversight and accountability mechanisms.

Laws to improve consumer protection in retirement villages passed

Health & Welfare | 5 June 2025

The Parliament has passed a series of measures that aim to make retirement villages more equitable and sustainable.

Strengthening connections with regional youth

General | 3 June 2025

A group of young people from the South-West Coast are helping regional youth get their voices heard in Victoria’s Parliament.

Surviving the scare of blood cancer

Health & Welfare | 29 May 2025

Stories of persistence and strength have been recounted at Parliament House by survivors of blood cancer.