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Funding squeeze undermines oversight work: Ombudsman

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

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

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

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

Law change for victim-survivors of institutional child abuse

Justice | 27 February 2026

Institutions including the Catholic Church in Victoria can now be sued for the actions of employees or similar, such as priests and other clergy.


Parliamentary integrity commission probes misconduct referrals

Parliamentary integrity commission probes misconduct referrals

General | 25 February 2026

The recently established Parliamentary Workplace Standards and Integrity Commission (PWSIC) is considering 30 misconduct referrals, according to evidence presented to the Integrity and Oversight Committee.


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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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Voting centre accessibility in the spotlight

Voting centre accessibility in the spotlight

Society | 20 January 2026

With the state election less than 11 months away, a new inquiry is looking at the accessibility of voting centres in Victoria.


Paper explores childcare sector changes

Paper explores childcare sector changes

Society | 15 January 2026

While urgent legislative reform to the early childhood education and care sector was undertaken late last year, warning signs have been apparent for almost a decade, according to experts in the sector.


Bill to fast-track planning approvals debated

Bill to fast-track planning approvals debated

Economy | 9 January 2026

The Legislative Council has passed a Bill aimed at accelerating housing delivery by overhauling the state’s planning system to streamline approval processes and curb third-party appeal rights.        


Parliamentary departments embark on Sunflower journey

Parliamentary departments embark on Sunflower journey

Health & Welfare | 18 December 2025

Victoria’s parliamentary departments have joined the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network as part of ongoing efforts to make Parliament more accessible for people with disability.


Imagining what parliament could be

Imagining what parliament could be

General | 16 December 2025

Ask members of parliament what they would like to see changed about the way the institution operates and you get a variety of views.


Increased penalties for abusing frontline workers

Increased penalties for abusing frontline workers

Justice | 12 December 2025

Parliament has passed legislation aimed at curbing violence and abuse against customer-facing workers in retail, hospitality, fast food, and passenger transport sectors.


Inquiry calls for a halt to housing towers plan

Inquiry calls for a halt to housing towers plan

Infrastructure | 11 December 2025

A Victorian parliamentary inquiry has called for an immediate pause on the state government’s plan to demolish and redevelop Melbourne’s 44 public housing towers, citing a lack of evidence and transparency around the multi-billion-dollar project.


Apology to First Peoples motion passes Parliament

Apology to First Peoples motion passes Parliament

Justice | 9 December 2025

The Parliament has passed a motion apologising to First Peoples and acknowledging past injustice in a sitting of the Legislative Assembly to which Legislative Council members were invited.


Important step forward towards a family-friendly Parliament

Important step forward towards a family-friendly Parliament

General | 8 December 2025

Parliament of Victoria has received accreditation as a breastfeeding-friendly workplace by the Australian Breastfeeding Association.


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