19 July 2025

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Digging deep, reporting with purpose

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

Warning tower demolitions could prolong waitlists

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.

Videos

Tenants air concerns over redevelopment plans

Infrastructure | 3 July

The Legislative Council's Legal and Social Issues Committee has heard from community advocates and residents at the Djerring Hub in Flemington as part of its inquiry into the redevelopment of Melbourne’s public housing towers.

Ambulance Victoria answering calls for change

Health & Welfare | 1 July

A parliamentary inquiry into Ambulance Victoria has wrapped up its hearings with a range of questions for the emergency service's senior management.

Parliament Snapshot

General | 27 June

Watch news highlights direct from Parliament.

Week in Review

General | 22 June

Highlights from parliament's sittings held from 17-19 June 2025, presented by Legislative Council President Shaun Leane MP.

Living with MND

Health & Welfare | 20 June

Emma Vulin was elected as the Member for Pakenham in 2022, but in 2024 she was dealt a huge blow, being diagnosed with motor neurone disease. For Global MND Awareness Day, we're checking in with Emma to learn more about this insidious illness.

Climate change mitigation in agriculture

Environment | 16 June

At this seminar held at Parliament House, an expert panel shared insights from their research and hands-on experience of climate change and its impact on modern farming practices and policy.

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.

Budget bills pass parliament

Economy | 1 July 2025

As the money bills received Royal Assent, MPs considered several other pieces of legislation on housing, crime, roads and energy.

Sporting rates high but clubs struggle to survive

Society | 25 June 2025

Victorians are highly active, however some cohorts within the community are still underrepresented in sport participation rates, and many clubs and organisations face challenges to their sustainability.

Inquiry report shows variety of views on planning

Infrastructure | 23 June 2025

A parliamentary inquiry into amendments to Victoria’s planning provisions has called for a rethink on recent changes to ensure good planning outcomes.

Understanding the effort needed to reduce poverty

Society | 20 June 2025

For close to a century, the Brotherhood of St Laurence has supported Victorians experiencing disadvantage and next in its sights is a state free of poverty.

MPs dunked to support fight against MND

General | 17 June 2025

The Big Freeze has come to Parliament House supporting efforts to find treatments and a cure for motor neurone disease.

Exploring oversight with partner parliament

General | 13 June 2025

Fijian parliamentarians have undertaken a professional development program at the Victorian Parliament focused on parliamentary oversight and accountability mechanisms.

Laws to improve consumer protection in retirement villages passed

Health & Welfare | 5 June 2025

The Parliament has passed a series of measures that aim to make retirement villages more equitable and sustainable.

Strengthening connections with regional youth

General | 3 June 2025

A group of young people from the South-West Coast are helping regional youth get their voices heard in Victoria’s Parliament.

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