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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Call to give more support to wildlife rescuers

Environment | 25 November 2025

Victoria’s current volunteer‑based model of wildlife rescue and rehabilitation is at crisis point and no longer sustainable, according to a report tabled in the Legislative Council.

Parliament in Auslan resources launched

General | 24 November 2025

New resources have been launched to help make Parliament more accessible for and inclusive of people who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Children illustrate importance of family through art

Society | 20 November 2025

What does family mean to you? This is the thought-provoking question which adorned Queen’s Hall this week.

Matching education to our in-demand industries

Economy | 19 November 2025

As students across Victoria strive towards building skills for their desired career path, a group of parliamentarians is taking an interest in how to support students to follow a pathway into industries needing skilled workers.

Bills to overhaul childcare regulation debated

Society | 17 November 2025

The Legislative Assembly has debated three bills concurrently aimed at strengthening protections for children in early education and care settings.

Dealing with democracy’s disconnect

Society | 14 November 2025

Lack of youth participation in traditional political and parliamentary processes is a trend members of parliament are keen to address, including through a parliamentary inquiry on community consultation practices.

Pet burials in human cemeteries

Society | 12 November 2025

Victoria now allows pets to be buried at cemeteries alongside their owners, becoming just the second jurisdiction in Australia to do so.

Never too young to be a leader

General | 7 November 2025

Aspiring leaders from five primary schools in Melbourne’s outer west have explored how to drive change and lead with purpose during a pilot program at Parliament House.

Bill aiming to curb petrol and rental costs debated

Economy | 5 November 2025

A bill to reform rental and consumer laws aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures has passed the Legislative Assembly.