15 May 2026

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A fair go for every Victorian facing cancer

A fair go for every Victorian facing cancer

Health & Welfare | 15 May 2026

A major cancer awareness exhibition has been held at Parliament House bringing together leading organisations, clinicians, researchers and advocates to highlight both the progress and challenges in cancer care across Victoria.

Debating the future of working from home

Debating the future of working from home

Economy | 13 May 2026

Members of the Victorian Parliament may soon be considering a significant piece of workplace reform, with the government committing to legislate a right to work from home by September 2026.

Fires ignite impassioned response from regional communities

Fires ignite impassioned response from regional communities

Environment | 7 May 2026

Members of Parliament have witnessed destruction and community resilience in the wake of the 2026 summer fires across Victoria.

Experts say biodiversity critical to Victoria’s future

Experts say biodiversity critical to Victoria’s future

Environment | 5 May 2026

Biodiversity is essential to the health, economy and liveability of Victoria, not an optional extra, experts have told a parliamentary seminar on regenerative approaches to nature.

Victoria–Nauru parliamentary partnership celebrated

Victoria–Nauru parliamentary partnership celebrated

Support needed for apartment energy shift

Support needed for apartment energy shift

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Parliament Snapshot

General  |  1 May

Watch the latest news direct from parliament with updates on committee inquiries and events.

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Parliament Snapshot

General  |  10 April

Latest news from parliament on legislation, public inquiries by committees and community events at Parliament House.

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Week in Review

General  |  8 April

Watch highlights from Parliament's latest sittings held from 31 March to 2 April 2026, presented by Legislative Council President Shaun Leane MP.

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Regenerative approaches for Victoria’s nature

Environment  |  8 April

With biodiversity playing an important role in both urban and rural environments, this seminar held at Parliament House explored regenerative approaches for Victoria’s nature: from the bush to the city.

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Early childhood education and care sector interim report tabled

Society  |  1 April

A parliamentary committee investigating Victoria’s early childhood education and care sector has heard evidence of educator shortages, staff working under sustained pressure, and inadequate resources, support and training to meet children’s complex needs.

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Inquiry hears innovative solutions to providing apartments with renewable energy

Environment  |  31 March

Suggestions to improve the energy efficiency of new and existing buildings have been made at a hearing on renewable and affordable energy for apartments.

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Workshop helps untie knots of power, protection and representation

Workshop helps untie knots of power, protection and representation

General | 24 April 2026

Women members of parliament from Bougainville, Nauru and Vanuatu joined their counterparts from Victoria and New South Wales for a Women’s Talanoa Workshop, to share lessons on representation, media and staying safe online.

Parents warn public schools have 'become the charity' as funding shortfalls bite

Parents warn public schools have 'become the charity' as funding shortfalls bite

General | 17 April 2026

Parents from an inner‑Melbourne public primary school have warned a parliamentary inquiry that chronic underfunding is forcing families, teachers and volunteers to prop up essential education services.

Moves to wind up cladding safety body

Moves to wind up cladding safety body

Infrastructure | 13 April 2026

The Legislative Assembly has debated a new bill to formally wind up Cladding Safety Victoria, marking the final stages of the state’s response to the combustible cladding crisis that emerged after high‑profile apartment fires more than a decade ago.

Low‑sensory voting centres to expand across Victoria

Low‑sensory voting centres to expand across Victoria

General | 7 April 2026

Low‑sensory voting centres will be rolled out across every Victorian electorate at the next state election, making voting more accessible for neurodivergent people who face barriers at traditional polling places, a parliamentary inquiry has heard.

Autism advocacy redefines inclusion

Autism advocacy redefines inclusion

Society | 2 April 2026

A vibrant showcase of organisations dedicated to autism awareness and advocacy has been held at Parliament House.

Regions spark interest in pathways to employment

Regions spark interest in pathways to employment

Economy | 31 March 2026

Regional Victoria showed members of parliament what it has to offer young people pursuing employment during a couple of site visits and public hearings.

Bill to consolidate food regulators debated

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

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

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.