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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.

Report highlights Commonwealth Games failures

Economy | 1 April 2025

A parliamentary inquiry into the Victorian Government’s 2026 Commonwealth Games Bid has made 62 findings and six recommendations in its third and final report.

A-lister highlights opportunities for Victoria’s creative industries

Economy | 27 March 2025

Filming of Liam Neeson’s latest action movie around the corner from Parliament House has put the spotlight on Victoria as a destination for international film investment.

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Parliament Snapshot

General | 28 March

Latest news about parliament direct from parliament.

Week in Review

General | 23 March

Highlights from the Victorian Parliament's sittings held from 18 to 20 March 2025, presented by Legislative Council President Shaun Leane MP.

A day with the Leader of the House

General | 21 March

Find out what a sitting day in Parliament is like for the Leader of the House in the Legislative Assembly, Mary-Anne Thomas MP, the Member for Macedon who is also the Minister for Health.

Parliament Prize receives record number of entries

General | 21 June 2024

Submissions have closed and judging is about to get underway after the popular competition attracted an all-time high 1126 video statements from students across Victoria.

Pirates, police, parliament: Trung Luu's refugee story

Society | 20 June 2024

By the time Trung Luu arrived in Australia, he had survived war, pirate attacks, a sinking ship and a refugee camp. He was just five years old.

Students set for life-changing Kokoda trek with Victorian MPs

General | 18 June 2024

Mentored and accompanied by Members of Parliament, the 25 year 11s from across the state have been awarded a scholarship named in honour of a Kokoda veteran from their area.

State education inquiry’s powerful impact

Society | 13 June 2024

Members of the Legislative Council Legal and Social Issues Committee travelled to Bairnsdale, Traralgon, Bendigo and Shepparton for public hearings, which have wrapped up in Melbourne.

Data care key part of workplace surveillance inquiry

Infrastructure | 11 June 2024

The cross-party probe is examining the extent to which surveillance data is being collected, shared, stored, disclosed, sold, disposed of and otherwise used in Victorian workplaces.

Greater accountability proposed for councils

General | 7 June 2024

Local councillors will undergo mandatory training under a bill debated in the Legislative Assembly.

New horizons for youth leadership

General | 5 June 2024

Connecting, learning and collaborating were the focus of a summit with young people from Pasifika communities in Victoria.

Farmers urged to have say on food supply

Society | 28 May 2024

The inquiry survey contains questions about land planning, farm finances and how the Victorian Government can ensure the viability of farms on the urban fringe.

Commercial stamp duty reform passes

Economy | 24 May 2024

A bill to reform stamp duty on commercial properties has passed parliament.