12 April 2025

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New protections for home builders debated

Justice | 8 April 2025

The Legislative Assembly has debated legislation aimed at addressing issues in the housing and construction sectors and strengthening consumer protections for homeowners.

Hope for folk art's future

General | 4 April 2025

An endangered ancient art form has been showcased at Parliament House.

Building the evidence base on family violence

Justice | 3 April 2025

A parliamentary committee has called for improved data collection on people who use family violence.

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Parliament Snapshot

General | 10 April

Latest news about parliament direct from parliament.

Anti-vilification reforms pass parliament

Justice | 9 April

Legislation to strengthen and reform anti-vilification laws in Victoria has passed parliament.

Week in Review

General | 6 April

Highlights from the Victorian Parliament's sittings held from 1 to 3 April 2025, presented by Legislative Council President Shaun Leane MP.

Builders insurance legislation reaches Legislative Council

Justice | 19 February 2024

Proposed laws which punish builders for not taking out domestic building insurance have reached the upper house.

Young Victorians key to vaping and tobacco reform

Health & Welfare | 9 February 2024

The lived experiences and views of young Victorians will be vital to a new parliamentary inquiry looking at vaping and tobacco controls in Victoria.

Parliamentary apology to care leavers

General | 8 February 2024

The Premier has formally apologised to Victorians who experienced historical abuse and neglect as children in institutional care.

WorkCover Bill report calls for wider consultation

Health & Welfare | 6 February 2024

Inquiry finds inadequate consultation left stakeholders feeling unable to influence proposed changes to WorkCover laws in any meaningful way.

Flood inquiry preparing report for parliament

Environment | 5 February 2024

Future flood response, recovery and rebuild are being considered as part of a long-awaited inquiry report into the October 2022 event in Victoria.

Parliament reaches out to regional youth

General | 1 February 2024

The Victorian Parliament's first regional youth associate is preparing for youth forums in regional Victoria.

Securing Victoria’s food supply

Society | 29 January 2024

Urban sprawl and population pressures on food production at the fringe of our major cities and towns to be addressed by a Lower House inquiry seeking public input.

Connecting students to parliament through the power of storytelling

General | 24 January 2024

Making parliament more accessible for teachers and students is a key aim of our community engagement and education program.

Victoria’s journey to one vote, one value

General | 15 January 2024

The Victorian Electoral Commission works to ensure each vote cast in the state is of equal value, but that wasn’t always the case.