21 November 2024

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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.

Hungry kids find it hard to learn

Society | 20 November 2024

When children are hungry it makes it very difficult for them to concentrate, and when they can’t concentrate, it’s nearly impossible for them to learn, according to evidence presented to a recent Legislative Council inquiry.

Research leads to reward for interns

General | 19 November 2024

Past and present parliamentary interns gathered to celebrate the latest cohort’s research on a range of contemporary topics.

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Climate resilience in coastal communities

Environment | 30 October

For its inquiry into climate resilience, the Legislative Council Environment and Planning Committee held a public hearing and site visits at Aireys Inlet.

Parliament Snapshot

General | 22 October

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

My Day in Parliament

General | 18 October

Get a behind the scenes look at the role of the Government Whip in the Legislative Assembly, with Pauline Richards MP (Member for Cranbourne) showing us what a parliamentary sitting day is like for her.

Keeping an eye on emerging technologies

Infrastructure | 12 November 2024

Businesses are embracing new technologies to increase productivity, but as a parliamentary inquiry has heard some are also using them to track their workers.

Parliament debates priority precincts

Infrastructure | 8 November 2024

The Legislative Assembly has debated new measures that pave the way for the development of ‘Priority Precincts’ close to new transport infrastructure.

Climate for change

Environment | 6 November 2024

From Mallacoota to Mildura, Victorians inhabit a piece of country long revered as a cradle of abundance, but as warnings for irreversible environmental change mount, so do calls for greater protection of the rich diversity found within the Garden State.

Shark tank approach a heart starter for research

Health & Welfare | 1 November 2024

Cardiovascular disease accounts for one in four of all deaths in Australia, claiming the life of one person every 12 minutes.

Feeding better student outcomes

Society | 29 October 2024

With more than 2 million Australian households impacted by food insecurity, either running out of food due to financial constraints or going entire days without eating, programs that address this growing concern have gained support from members of parliament.

Broad support for reform of subcontractor sector

Economy | 25 October 2024

The State Government has responded to all 28 recommendations made by a parliamentary committee which examined nonpayment of subcontractors in Victoria.

Lower House debates pill testing trial

Society | 23 October 2024

The Legislative Assembly has debated an amendment to pave the way for Victoria’s first pill testing trial.

Lived experience fuels MPs’ disability advocacy

Health & Welfare | 22 October 2024

‘Nothing about us without us’ is a guiding principle in Victoria’s disability sector and one embraced by MPs who champion inclusion.

Councils await report on local government

Economy | 21 October 2024

Local governments are eagerly awaiting the findings and recommendations of an inquiry into council funding and services, which is due to report in November.