16 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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Understanding the coercive practices of high-control groups

Society | 3 November 2025

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

Society | 31 October 2025

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.

Cultural connections 50 years in the making

General | 30 October 2025

Vietnamese refugees have called Victoria home for half a century, all the while ensuring that their vibrant culture has continued to thrive.

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.

Bill to strengthen mental health system debated

Health & Welfare | 27 October 2025

A bill amending the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, with the aim of streamlining forensic leave processes, improving information sharing across health services, and implementing key recommendations from the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System has passed the Legislative Assembly.

Report calls for reform at Ambulance Victoria

Health & Welfare | 24 October 2025

Ongoing issues with workplace culture at Ambulance Victoria have been highlighted in a report presented to Parliament by the Legislative Council Legal and Social Issues Committee.

Helping Fiji enhance legislative review processes

General | 23 October 2025

Two Victorian MPs have travelled to Fiji to share their insights on ways to strengthen the legislative process in Fiji through scrutiny of bills.

Parliament’s trusted resource

General | 20 October 2025

There are various ways in which members of parliament are supported in undertaking their representative roles, but for many one service in particular stands out.

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.