22 September 2026

News

Critical minerals offer big returns with a small footprint, experts say

Economy | 21 September 2026

As global demand for critical minerals continues to grow, Victoria faces important decisions about how its mineral resources should be developed.

New laws to criminalise coercive control

Justice | 17 September 2026

New family violence reforms to create a standalone criminal offence of coercive control, have passed the Parliament.

Watching the watchdogs

General | 16 September 2026

As Victoria’s 60th Parliament draws to a close, members of a parliamentary watchdog say their work over the past four years has reinforced important accountability functions that are vital for strengthening public trust in the state’s democratic institutions.

Youth perspectives outlined on key issues of our time

General | 14 September 2026

An international youth forum has tackled some of the big issues confronting our society, and two Victorians were there to have their voices heard in the debates.

Community voices making a difference

General | 13 September 2026

Not just following the herd: Shepparton shows it's more than just fruit and dairy

General | 10 September 2026

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Parliament Snapshot

General | 14 September

Latest news from parliament, with updates on legislation, committee reports and community events.

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Student pathways to in-demand industries

Economy | 9 September

More support for parents, teachers and students is going to be required to meet the needs of Victoria’s growing and modernising workforce, according to a parliamentary report.

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Pathway forward for early childhood education and care

Society | 8 September

A new parliamentary report has made a series of recommendations to tackle failures in Victoria’s early childhood education and care sector.

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Making voting centres more accessible

Society | 8 September

Parliament’s Electoral Matters Committee has made 61 recommendations to better assist people with disability during elections.

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Inside Victoria's Parliamentary Budget Office

General | 3 September

In this interview, the Parliamentary Budget Officer explains how the PBO provides independent, apolitical policy costings and economic, fiscal and financial advice to Members of Parliament.

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Waste-to-energy report tabled in Legislative Council

Infrastructure | 26 August

Victorian Legislative Council members table the Economy and Infrastructure Committee's final report on the development and expansion of waste-to-energy infrastructure in Victoria.

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Bill to consolidate food regulators debated

Health & Welfare | 24 March 2026

Legislation to establish a single, independent food safety regulator has been debated in the Legislative Assembly.

Young Aboriginal voices lead the way with new podcast

General | 20 March 2026

Parliament House was filled with community spirit this week for the launch of the Youth Yarning with Mob podcast series.

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

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

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.

Victoria expands legal definition of family violence

Justice | 23 February 2026

Reforms passed by the Victorian Parliament have broadened the legal definition of family violence to now capture behaviours such as stalking and systems abuse.