Evidence to a parliamentary inquiry is painting a picture of the extent to which high-control groups in Victoria use coercive and manipulative practices. Follow the link to read an article by Ciara Ryan, part of the Parliament Express series with young writers and Express Media.

On Remembrance Day, at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, we pause to honour all who have served, and those who gave their lives, in war and peacekeeping operations. We will remember them. Lest we forget.

Aspiring leaders from five primary schools in Melbourne’s outer west have explored how to drive change and lead with purpose during a pilot program at Parliament House.

There are various ways in which members of parliament are supported in undertaking their representative roles, but for many one service in particular stands out.

A bill to reform rental and consumer laws aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures has passed the Legislative Assembly.

Two Victorian MPs have travelled to Fiji to share their insights on ways to strengthen the legislative process in Fiji through scrutiny of bills.

Vietnamese refugees have called Victoria home for half a century, all the while ensuring that their vibrant culture has continued to thrive. Parliament House became a sea of colour as Vietnamese Australians showcased their culture through fashion, food and community spirit.

While politicians have the final say in passing legislation, communities can play a crucial role in shaping the process through various forms of engagement.

Watch an update from our latest parliamentary sittings held from 28 to 30 October 2025, presented by Legislative Council President Shaun Leane MP at youtu.be/dsPHWqH-gnQ.

Victoria has become the first jurisdiction in Australia to enact treaty legislation with First Peoples after the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025 passed both houses of Parliament.

A look at the work and achievements of the Department of the Legislative Council in 2024-25, based on its annual report which is available to read at: vicparl.news/lc24-25

A bill amending the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, with the aim of streamlining forensic leave processes, improving information sharing across health services & implementing key recommendations from the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System has passed the Legislative Assembly.

The Victorian Government has introduced a bill to reform the state’s voluntary assisted dying laws, aiming to make the system more compassionate, accessible, and aligned with other Australian jurisdictions. The Parliamentary Library has produced a Bill Brief to provide an overview.

A report tabled in the Victorian Parliament today by the Public Accounts & Estimates Committee has made 42 recommendations aimed at improving the transparency, evaluation, and performance of government spending and reporting. Read the report at vicparl.news/47ovmIf.

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A variety of organisations representing a diverse range of community members have spoken directly and openly to members of parliament about consultation practices in Victoria.

Watch an update from our sittings held from 14 to 16 October 2025, presented by Legislative Council President Shaun Leane MP at youtu.be/PZOputM8Trg.

Unpaid carers are people we work, study and play sport with – they are our neighbours, friends and mentors and they make up one in eight Victorians. In recognition of National Carers Week, people from right across the state’s carers sector have come together at Parliament House.

The Co-Chairs of the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria, Ngarra Murray and Rueben Berg, have addressed the Legislative Assembly ahead of the debate on the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025. Their speeches are available to watch at youtu.be/lpizTmXn0HA.

The Legislative Council Legal & Social Issues Committee has found evidence of a toxic culture within Ambulance Victoria, with widespread problems including nepotism, bullying, harassment, gaslighting and intimidation, in a report tabled today. Read the report: vicparl.news/amboreport

Smoking Ceremony at Parliament House ahead of an historic address to the Legislative Assembly by the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria Co-Chairs Ngarra Murray and Rueben Berg.

Victoria is poised to become the first Australian jurisdiction to legislate a treaty with First Peoples, following the introduction of the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025 to Parliament.

As the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes more apparent in Australian workplaces, parliament is no exception with elected members navigating this technological shift.

Victorians with lived experiences of cults and organised fringe groups have bravely shared the impact it has had on them and others as part of a parliamentary inquiry.

The Legislative Assembly has debated reforms to strengthen oversight of Crown Casino and reduce gambling harm in Victoria.

Changes to state planning laws could address the oversaturation of fast food chains in Victoria’s newest suburbs.

With 128 Members of Parliament, there are 128 different stories about the pathways that MPs travelled to get them where they are today.

New laws on the rehoming of cats and dogs in Victoria have passed the Legislative Assembly.

Parliament House lit in blue for National Police Remembrance Day, honouring police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

The rhythm of a politician's job changes day to day and comes with a lot of variety, according to three Members of Parliament who share some insights into their busy schedules. Read the article by Charlie Banias, a young writer who participated in our Parliament Express program with Express Media.

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Participants in the Fairley Leadership Program have experienced parliament during a sitting week as part of their ongoing leadership learning. They are one of three regional community leadership groups that have participated in a program at Parliament House over the past few months.

Today is International Day of Democracy, a day dedicated to promoting & upholding the principles of democracy throughout the world. In recognition of the day, we sat down with Legislative Assembly Speaker Maree Edwards MP to learn more about maintaining a robust democracy in Victoria.

Watch an update from our latest sittings, presented by Legislative Council President Shaun Leane MP.

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Forest Road in Anglesea used to see between 200 and 250 kangaroo and wallaby roadstrike incidents every year. But one small change saw the number of collisions plummet.

A Legislative Council Select Committee is calling for public input on its inquiry into the early childhood education and care sector in Victoria. It was established after revelations about child safety impacting the sector. Go to parliament.vic.gov.au/earlyeducation.

Watch an update from our latest sittings, presented by Legislative Council President Shaun Leane MP.

Nine students who made outstanding video statements on issues they care about have been rewarded at a ceremony held at Parliament House. The top three placegetters in the three divisions of the 2025 Parliament Prize were presented with their trophies, certificates and prize money.

Victorian horticulture industry came together to transform Queen’s Hall at Parliament House into a spectacular garden. "The design intent of this garden was to create a space that showed the diversity of Victorian horticulture," said Emily Rubira, a landscape designer who brought the garden to life.

Parliament House lit in blue in honour of the two Victoria Police officers, Detective Leading Senior Constable Neal Thompson and Senior Constable Vadim De Waart, whose lives were tragically taken in the line of duty on Tuesday 26 August 2025.

More legislation to strengthen bail laws in Victoria has gone before the Legislative Assembly. The Bail Further Amendment Bill 2025 aims to improve community safety by toughening the response to serious high-harm offending and repeat offending while on bail.

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Five-month-old wombat joeys caught the attention of parliamentarians and members of the public at a hearing in Bendigo for the inquiry into wildlife roadstrike. Orphaned by a vehicle collision, the joeys were a reminder of the real-life consequences of wildlife roadstrike in the state.

Watch an update from our latest sittings, presented by Legislative Council President Shaun Leane MP.

To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, Victory in the Pacific Day, two research papers about Victoria’s wartime response have been published by our Parliamentary Library.

The risk that climate change poses to Victoria’s built environment is real and growing, a report tabled in the Legislative Council today has found. Read the report: vicparl.news/41umiQ0

Representatives of Homes Victoria have told a parliamentary inquiry they estimate it would cost $2.3 billion over 20 years just to maintain Melbourne’s public housing towers in their current condition.

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The Legislative Assembly has debated legislation creating a new offence that targets the act of ‘posting and boasting’ about serious crimes on social media.