Parliamentary inquiries
Inquiries are an opportunity for the public to have input into issues being considered by Parliament. The inquiry process is managed by a committee and inquiries are referred to a committee through a terms of reference. The work of inquiries facilitates an in-depth investigation of issues to assist with better legislative decisions, direct public input into parliamentary and policy processes, public debate and awareness of issues.
Current inquiries
Explore a comprehensive list of all inquiries received during the 60th Parliament. Click through to find detailed information about each inquiry, including the terms of reference and the current stage of progress:
Inquiry into the 2021-22 and 2022-23 Financial and Performance Outcomes
Inquiry into workplace drug testing in Victoria
Inquiry into the 2026 Commonwealth Games Bid
Inquiry into the industrial hemp industry in Victoria
Performance of the Victorian integrity agencies 2021/22
Inquiry into the cultural and creative industries in Victoria
Inquiry into the 2023-24 budget estimates
Inquiry into the 2022 Flood Event in Victoria
Inquiry into Local Government funding and services
Inquiry into pig welfare in Victoria
Inquiry into the conduct of the 2022 Victorian state election
Inquiry into employers and contractors who refuse to pay their subcontractors for completed works
Inquiry into the impact of road safety behaviours on vulnerable road users
Inquiry into increasing the number of registered organ and tissue donors
Inquiry into land transfer duty fees
Inquiry into the rental and housing affordability crisis in Victoria
Inquiry into the state education system in Victoria
Inquiry into the Victorian Auditor-General’s reports no. 99: Follow up of Regulating Gambling and Liquor (2019) and no. 213: Reducing the Harm Caused by Gambling (2021)
Inquiry into Victoria's recreational native bird hunting arrangements
Accepting submissions
Have your say by making a submission to the following inquiries:
Inquiry into the 2026 Commonwealth Games Bid
Inquiry into the state education system in Victoria
Upcoming hearings
The following inquiries have announced hearing dates. Witness details and locations of hearings may be available:
Inquiry into the 2022 Flood Event in Victoria
Inquiry into the rental and housing affordability crisis in Victoria
Inquiry into the conduct of the 2022 Victorian state election
Inquiry into the 2026 Commonwealth Games Bid
Recently conducted hearings
Stay up to date with inquiries that have recently held hearings. Access witness details and transcripts as they become available:
Inquiry into the impact of road safety behaviours on vulnerable road users
Inquiry into the industrial hemp industry in Victoria
Inquiry into increasing the number of registered organ and tissue donors
Drafting report
The following inquiries are drafting the report. Click through to find out the date the report is due to be tabled in Parliament:
Inquiry into the Victorian Auditor-General’s reports no. 99: Follow up of Regulating Gambling and Liquor (2019) and no. 213: Reducing the Harm Caused by Gambling (2021)
Performance of the Victorian integrity agencies 2021/22
Inquiry into the 2022-23 budget estimates
Inquiry into employers and contractors who refuse to pay their subcontractors for completed works
Report tabled
Read recently tabled reports from the following inquiries:
Inquiry into Victoria's recreational native bird hunting arrangements
Inquiry into land transfer duty fees
Parliamentary committees
Inquiries are conducted by committees.
Committees are appointed at the start of a Parliament and are formed by members from one house or both houses.