4 July 2025

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Parties divided on proposals for electoral reform

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

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.

Videos

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.

Youth Yarning with Mob

General | 2 June

A joint initiative between Koorie Academy and Parliament of Victoria has seen Aboriginal young people from various parts of Victoria share their ideas and aspirations at Parliament House.

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.

Surviving the scare of blood cancer

Health & Welfare | 29 May 2025

Stories of persistence and strength have been recounted at Parliament House by survivors of blood cancer.

Lift off for space exhibit

Economy | 28 May 2025

A little bit of Victorian ingenuity should find itself on the surface of the moon before the decade is out.

Ancient traditions launch discussions on youth aspirations

General | 27 May 2025

Yarning circle brings together Aboriginal young people to share their ideas and hopes at Parliament House.

Bill aims to modernise superannuation for emergency service workers

General | 26 May 2025

The Legislative Assembly has debated legislation aimed at modernising the Emergency Services Superannuation Scheme, with membership of more than 124,000 Victorian public servants.

Two for one energy bill debate

Infrastructure | 22 May 2025

Parliament has debated two energy bills aimed at ensuring community confidence in the energy transition and supporting electrification as part of the state’s transition to net zero emissions by 2045.

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