21 December 2024

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Christmas hampers handover 2024

General | 16 December 2024

MPs and parliamentary staff donated food and other items which are given to Victorians experiencing homelessness in the lead up to Christmas.

Invested in young people

General | 12 December 2024

Advocating for an issue at a young age led one Victorian to a career in politics.

Ritual with responsibility

General | 10 December 2024

Question time is often people’s first exposure to parliament and politics, but its continued relevance and role in our democracy is itself subject to questioning from time to time.

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Call to 'build back better'

Infrastructure | 11 December

The climate resilience inquiry recently travelled to Macedon and heard from local councils about the risks posed by climate change and the opportunities to future-proof our infrastructure.

Week in Review

General | 1 December

An update from our last sitting week for 2024, held from 26 to 28 November, presented by Legislative Council President Shaun Leane MP.

My Day in Parliament

General | 29 November

Find out what a sitting day in Parliament is like for the Parliamentary Secretary for Creative Industries and Housing, Katie Hall MP (Member for Footscray).

Bill to streamline committal processes debated

Justice | 6 December 2024

Victoria’s Parliament is considering reforms to criminal procedure laws to replace the current committal test with an improved case management process.

Budgeting for gender equality

Economy | 4 December 2024

By becoming the first state to embed gender impact assessment into legislation, Victoria has taken a significant step on the journey towards gender equality.

Helping rural youth to thrive

General | 29 November 2024

Young people representing Youththrive Victoria have provided a briefing to MPs at Parliament House on the organisation’s programs that support rural youth to build leadership capacity and overcome barriers to education.

A fairer share for cash-strapped councils

Economy | 28 November 2024

Inquiry report addresses rate capping, grants, cost shifting, core services and the financial sustainability of local councils with 48 recommendations for the state government to consider.

Better access to boost inclusion

Society | 27 November 2024

An action plan to improve the accessibility of Parliament for people with disabilities is reaching a new stage of implementation, with significant measures achieved already.

Inquiry report is food for thought

Society | 26 November 2024

A Victorian Food System Council with a wide range of representatives could be appointed to guide the development and implementation of a Victorian Food System Strategy.

Gambling and liquor report response

Health & Welfare | 25 November 2024

The State Government fully supports nearly half of all the recommendations arising from an inquiry into gambling and liquor regulation in Victoria.

Tobacco licensing scheme debated

Justice | 22 November 2024

The Legislative Assembly has considered legislation to create a new licensing scheme for tobacco retailers.

The room where it happens

General | 21 November 2024

A unique and vital part of Victoria’s system of government, Cabinet and its processes are unknown to many and have been subject to recent parliamentary and legal challenges.