18 September 2025

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Planning for healthy food

Changes to state planning laws could address the oversaturation of fast food chains in Victoria’s newest suburbs.

Connecting with regional community leaders

Participants in the Fairley Leadership Program have experienced parliament during a sitting week as part of their ongoing leadership learning.

Childcare protections pass parliament

Society | 5 September 2025

Urgent reforms to bolster the safety of children who are in childcare have passed the Victorian Parliament.

Crackdown on construction sector misconduct passed

Economy | 4 September 2025

The Parliament has passed legislation that aims to stamp out improper conduct at public construction projects and ensure complaints are referred for investigation.

Consultation key to Victorians feeling involved

Society | 3 September 2025

A ‘Community Engagement Charter’ has been suggested as a way to help inform future consultation practices in Victoria.

Videos

Democracy Day interview with the Speaker

General | 15 September

On International Day of Democracy, we hear from Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Maree Edwards, someone with a key role in Victoria’s democratic process.

Week in Review

General | 14 September

Watch an update from our sittings held from 9 to 11 September 2025, presented by Legislative Council President Shaun Leane MP.

Governance of Victoria's waterways

Environment | 12 September

Watch a replay of the Parliamentary Library seminar that explores the governance of Victoria's waterways in an era of population growth and climate change.

Parliament passes childcare protections

Society | 5 September

Urgent reforms to bolster the safety of children who are in childcare have passed the Victorian Parliament.

Parliament Snapshot

General | 3 September

Latest news from parliament, including updates on legislation, committee inquiries and community events.

A day with the Press Gallery

General | 29 August

Find out what a sitting day in Parliament is like for two Press Gallery journalists.

Could ‘virtual fencing’ protect wildlife?

Environment | 1 September 2025

Forest Road in Anglesea used to see between 200 and 250 kangaroo and wallaby roadstrike incidents every year.

Parliament Prize winners celebrated

General | 31 August 2025

Nine students who made outstanding video statements on issues they care about have been rewarded at a ceremony held at Parliament House.

Pop-up garden celebrates industry grounded in community

General | 29 August 2025

The Victorian horticulture industry came together to transform Queen’s Hall at Parliament House into a spectacular garden.

Tribute in blue to fallen police officers

General | 28 August 2025

Parliament has honoured two Victoria Police officers whose lives were tragically taken in the line of duty on 26 August 2025.

Bail debate returns to parliament

Justice | 22 August 2025

More legislation to strengthen bail laws in Victoria has gone before the Legislative Assembly.

Rescued animals highlight the cost of roadstrike

Environment | 21 August 2025

Five-month-old wombat joeys caught the attention of parliamentarians and members of the public at a hearing in Bendigo for the inquiry into wildlife roadstrike.

Stronger protections in building contracts considered

Economy | 18 August 2025

The Legislative Assembly has debated an overhaul of laws governing building contracts, aimed at strengthening consumer protections and modernising the regulatory framework for home building across the state.

Wartime response remembered

General | 15 August 2025

The Parliamentary Library has published two research papers to commemorate the 80th anniversary of World War II's end.

Embracing a ‘build-back-better' approach to climate resilience

Infrastructure | 14 August 2025

Victoria should shift from a traditional like-for-like rebuilding model to a ‘betterment’ approach that prioritises climate resilience and long-term infrastructure sustainability, according to a report tabled in the Legislative Council.