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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.

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Week in Review

General | 22 June

Highlights from parliament's sittings held from 17-19 June 2025, presented by Legislative Council President Shaun Leane MP.

Living with MND

Health & Welfare | 20 June

Emma Vulin was elected as the Member for Pakenham in 2022, but in 2024 she was dealt a huge blow, being diagnosed with motor neurone disease. For Global MND Awareness Day, we're checking in with Emma to learn more about this insidious illness.

Climate change mitigation in agriculture

Environment | 16 June

At this seminar held at Parliament House, an expert panel shared insights from their research and hands-on experience of climate change and its impact on modern farming practices and policy.

Walking together to recognise Aboriginal Change Makers

General | 3 June 2022

A new education resource that presents the stories of Aboriginal Change Makers has been officially launched.

Research report examines transitioning to life after parliament

General | 31 May 2022

A first-of-its-kind research project has been undertaken jointly by Deakin University and the Victorian Parliamentary Former Members Association.

Report paints an optimistic picture of Victoria’s renewable energy future

Economy | 26 May 2022

Environment and Planning Committee finds Victoria already has the right policy settings to meet the rapidly growing demand for electricity to the middle of the century.

Refreshing our partnership with Fiji

General | 23 May 2022

Victorian parliamentary staff have worked with colleagues at the Fiji Parliament to help develop a new community engagement strategy for the parliament.

Photo installation explores gatherings

General | 19 May 2022

The landscapes and meeting places of regional Victoria have been brought to Parliament through a major photography festival.

Students' convention returns to Parliament

General | 18 May 2022

Secondary students from 12 schools across Melbourne came together to discuss whether or not Victorian courts should continue to hold judge only trials.

Students have their say as the Parliament Prize returns in 2022

General | 16 May 2022

Victorian students are invited to share what they would say to parliament if they were an MP.

Community toolkit launched

General | 13 April 2022

A new online community toolkit about Parliament has been launched by Legislative Council President Nazih Elasmar.

Justice inquiry makes 100 recommendations for change

Justice | 24 March 2022

The Legislative Council Legal and Social Issues Committee made 100 recommendations, 73 findings, received 170 public submissions and heard from more than 90 witnesses at eight days of public hearings, including Wangaratta.