28 April 2026

News

Support needed for apartment energy shift

Infrastructure | 27 April 2026

Apartment residents across Victoria could realise the benefits of renewable and affordable energy with the support of tailored policy, laws and funding models, a parliamentary inquiry has been told.

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

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

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

General | 7 April 2026

Autism advocacy redefines inclusion

Society | 2 April 2026

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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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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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Young Aboriginal voices lead the way

General | 24 March

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

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Hearing investigates what happens when oil rigs retire

Infrastructure | 10 March

The Legislative Council Environment and Planning Committee has travelled to South Gippsland to take a closer look at the Barry Beach Marine Terminal, once the beating heart of Bass Strait’s oil and gas industry — and now the emerging centre of one of Australia’s largest offshore decommissioning programs.

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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

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.