25 April 2025

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Heritage chandelier returns to Parliamentary Library

General | 23 April 2025

After five years in storage a 19th century chandelier has returned to its pride of place, illuminating the Parliamentary Library’s central dome.

Victorians voice their views on Upper House reform

General | 16 April 2025

More than 200 Victorians have shared their views on the future of the state’s electoral system as part of consultation conducted by the Electoral Matters Committee (EMC).

Wildlife roadstrike inquiry underway

Infrastructure | 14 April 2025

The Legislative Council Economy and Infrastructure Committee is accepting public submissions until 30 May 2025.

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Parliament Snapshot

General | 10 April

Latest news about parliament direct from parliament.

Anti-vilification reforms pass parliament

Justice | 9 April

Legislation to strengthen and reform anti-vilification laws in Victoria has passed parliament.

Week in Review

General | 6 April

Highlights from the Victorian Parliament's sittings held from 1 to 3 April 2025, presented by Legislative Council President Shaun Leane MP.

Rate cap a big concern for councils

Economy | 12 September 2024

The inquiry into local government has heard from half of Victoria’s 48 regional and rural councils at public hearings in Camperdown, Bendigo and Traralgon.

First Peoples of Victoria honoured at Parliament

General | 10 September 2024

A plaque has been unveiled at Parliament House paying respects to the First Peoples of Victoria.

Bill paves the way for funeral cost transparency

Society | 5 September 2024

A Bill to increase transparency among providers of funeral services will go to the Legislative Council, after passing the lower house last sitting week.

Forward thinking by a growing industry

General | 3 September 2024

Victoria’s horticultural industry has highlighted innovation during a spectacular showcase held at Parliament House.

Pats and chats with a purpose

General | 29 August 2024

No bark nor bite as therapy dog Bailey brings parliamentarians together for an important cause.

Saluting a steadfast Aussie hero

General | 28 August 2024

The pioneering efforts of a supercentenarian have been celebrated at parliament and they’re showing no signs of slowing down.

Committee to examine 'patchwork' of workplace surveillance laws

Infrastructure | 27 August 2024

Public hearing phase underway after parliamentary probe received 42 submissions, including calls for law reform in Victoria.

Bill proposes forensic medicine governance overhaul

Justice | 22 August 2024

The Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine (VIFM) governance is set to be updated under a bill before Parliament.

Rare, threatened and just plain weird: Science Week at Parliament

Environment | 16 August 2024

Growling grass frogs, a bearded dragon and even a ‘chickenosaurus’ made their debuts in Parliament this week.