15 April 2025

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Wildlife roadstrike inquiry underway

Infrastructure | 14 April 2025

The Legislative Council Economy and Infrastructure Committee is accepting public submissions until 30 May 2025.

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.

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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.

Dedication of women first responders celebrated

General | 8 March 2025

Women first responders from across Victoria have been recognised at an International Women’s Day event at Parliament House.

Anti-vilification legislation debate in Upper House

Justice | 7 March 2025

Proposed legislation to strengthen and reform anti-vilification laws in Victoria has reached the Legislative Council for rigorous debate.

Committee probes ABC on Victorian footprint

Economy | 6 March 2025

The Legislative Council Economy and Infrastructure Committee has pressed ABC management on the share of its budget allocated to Victoria.

Diverse MPs reflect a changing Victoria

Society | 28 February 2025

Political representation is evolving with culturally diverse Victorians leading a big shift in recent years.

Encouraging co-design in civics education

General | 27 February 2025

Workshop explores use of co-design to enliven teaching of civics in the classroom.

Sharing solutions for the future

General | 26 February 2025

Communicating climate science through comedy, developing tissue-based brain implants and work/life balance dominated the discussion on women and girls in science.

Survivor’s story sheds light on modern slavery

Society | 25 February 2025

The plight of a modern slavery victim in Melbourne has been outlined at an awareness-raising session held at Parliament House.

Government responds to flood inquiry report

Environment | 24 February 2025

The State Government has responded to each of the 73 recommendations contained in the final report on the October 2022 flood event in Victoria.

Medals for Special Olympics athletes

General | 20 February 2025

Victorian athletes who represented the state and nation at recent Special Olympics World Games in Berlin and Abu Dhabi have been presented with medals at Parliament House.