16 December 2024

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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.

Bill to abolish committal hearings 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.

Latest videos

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).

Parliament Snapshot

General | 22 November

A quick look at what's been happening at the Victorian Parliament.

Raising awareness on Victoria’s fastest growing chronic condition

Health & Welfare | 5 October 2023

Every day 90 Victorians are diagnosed with diabetes, making it the fastest growing chronic condition in the state.

Bill Brief examines bail law amendments

Justice | 4 October 2023

When James Gargasoulas killed six people and injured many others in the January 2017 Bourke Street car attack he was out on bail.

Budget report seeks greater transparency

Economy | 3 October 2023

Recommendations primarily relate to spending on services and infrastructure.

Deregulation for hemp growers urged

Economy | 27 September 2023

Hemp industry figures have called for cuts to industry regulation during testimony to the Legislative Council Economy and Infrastructure Committee.

Collaboration for better democracy

General | 20 September 2023

Parliamentary partnerships are contributing to important development in our region.

Breaking barriers for diverse voices

General | 14 September 2023

More young people from a variety of backgrounds are advocating for a seat at the decision-making table.

Artists chosen for portraits of groundbreaking women

General | 11 September 2023

Victorian artists Anne Middleton and Jaq Grantford have been selected to paint the portraits of two groundbreaking Victorian women.

Regional forum explores women’s leadership impact

General | 10 September 2023

Breaking down barriers and influencing action in local communities.

Gambling and liquor inquiry consults widely

Health & Welfare | 8 September 2023

Youth roundtables, Geelong site visit and public hearings held as part of review of two Auditor-General’s reports.