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Victorians voice their views on Upper House reform

General | 16 April 2025

More than 200 Victorians have shared their views on the future of the state’s electoral system as part of consultation conducted by the Electoral Matters Committee (EMC).

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.

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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.

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.

Early legal intervention helps avoid crisis

Justice | 18 October 2024

When clients present at one of Victoria’s 50 Community Legal Centres they often do so with a range of problems that go beyond a simple legal issue.

Report suggests ways to boost the state education system

Society | 15 October 2024

A review of government school education in Victoria is recommending a focus on phonics, flexibility and funding, as well as extra support for students and teachers.

Supplying our fresh food future

Society | 8 October 2024

A growing population, urban sprawl and climate disasters all impact our food supply, a parliamentary inquiry has heard.

Laws to combat organised crime debated

Justice | 3 October 2024

The Legislative Assembly has debated a law aimed at cracking down on organised crime and bikie gangs in Victoria.

Committee finds FOI laws need an overhaul

Society | 24 September 2024

Victoria's 40-year-old Freedom of Information laws are outdated and no longer able to cope with the demand on the system, a new report has found.

Short stay accommodation to be taxed and regulated

Economy | 19 September 2024

A bill to tax and regulate Victoria’s short stay accommodation sector will go to the Legislative Council, after passing the lower house last sitting week.

Creativity for a healthy future

Health & Welfare | 13 September 2024

Initiatives to encourage and support Victorians to lead healthy lives have been showcased at Parliament House.

Rate cap a big concern for councils

Economy | 12 September 2024

The inquiry into local government has heard from half of Victoria’s 48 regional and rural councils at public hearings in Camperdown, Bendigo and Traralgon.