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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Coercive behaviours outlined at cults inquiry

Society | 30 July 2025

The controls exercised over personal lives have been detailed during the first public hearings for the parliamentary inquiry into cults and organised fringe groups.

Diverse topics covered in record-breaking competition

General | 28 July 2025

The winners of the 2025 Parliament Prize have been announced after a record number of entries from students across Victoria.

Students explore leadership and advocacy

General | 23 July 2025

New civics initiatives offered at parliament are providing Victorian students with opportunities to engage with a range of concepts important to their future.

Digging deep, reporting with purpose

General | 18 July 2025

While the media landscape is changing, the parliamentary press gallery maintains its significant role in political reporting.

Warning tower demolitions could prolong waitlists

Infrastructure | 15 July 2025

Homelessness in Victoria could be exacerbated by the state’s program of public housing renewal, a public inquiry has heard.

Youth parliamentarians advocate for action

General | 11 July 2025

In total, 19 bills were passed at the 2025 Victorian Youth Parliament held at Parliament House.

Walking together with First Peoples

General | 10 July 2025

A special collection of videos has been curated to celebrate NAIDOC Week 2025.

Charting the pathways to future economic success

Economy | 8 July 2025

With 1.4 million new workers needed in Victoria by 2034, a parliamentary inquiry is investigating student pathways to the state’s most in-demand industries.

Parties divided on proposals for electoral reform

General | 3 July 2025

Victoria’s major political parties have presented competing visions on possible reform to the system for electing the Legislative Council, according to evidence posted on the Electoral Matters Committee website.