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Tax increase on vacant property passes parliament

Tax increase on vacant property passes parliament

Economy | 6 December 2023

A bill to increase the land tax on vacant homes has passed parliament after amendments were debated last sitting week.

Big day out for The Big Issue

Big day out for The Big Issue

Society | 1 December 2023

The community service achievements of The Big Issue over 27 years have been celebrated at Parliament House.

Report urges immediate action to fix housing affordability

Report urges immediate action to fix housing affordability

Society | 30 November 2023

Victoria is the nation’s fastest growing state, yet households are decreasing in size, meaning there are more empty bedrooms just as there are increasing numbers of people who want to fill them.

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Update from final sittings for 2023

Update from final sittings for 2023

General | 3 December

A variety of bills were debated, our interns graduated and we celebrated some community achievers during busy final parliamentary sittings for 2023.

Ideas to make housing more affordable

Ideas to make housing more affordable

Society | 30 November

A comprehensive report into Victoria’s rental and housing affordability crisis has recommended renewal of a long-term National Housing Policy spearheaded by cooperation between the States, Territories and Commonwealth.

Gambling and alcohol reform recommended

Gambling and alcohol reform recommended

Health & Welfare | 28 November

A report has recommended the state government take further steps to protect the community, in particular young Victorians from gambling and alcohol related harm.

Redress scheme proposed for forced adoption victims

Redress scheme proposed for forced adoption victims

Justice | 8 September 2021

A major parliamentary inquiry has called for the Victorian Government to immediately establish a landmark redress scheme for mothers whose babies were forcibly removed from them because of historical adoption policies and practices.

Report recommends better access to TAFE for learners with disability

Report recommends better access to TAFE for learners with disability

Society | 1 September 2021

In a landmark report, the Legislative Assembly Economy and Infrastructure Committee has made a series of recommendations aimed at improving access to TAFE for learners with disability.

Legislative Assembly sees the light

Legislative Assembly sees the light

General | 1 July 2021

Energy-efficient LED downlights have been installed in the Legislative Assembly chamber.

Budget estimates hearings held at Parliament House

Budget estimates hearings held at Parliament House

Economy | 11 June 2021

Public hearings for the Victorian Government’s 2021-22 budget estimates have been held at Parliament House.

STEM and Society series a scientific showcase

STEM and Society series a scientific showcase

Society | 1 June 2021

A new online series has highlighted the game-changing work being undertaken by various Victorian scientists and researchers.

Parliament thanks selfless charities

Parliament thanks selfless charities

General | 17 May 2021

The significant work of Victorian charities has been recognised at Parliament House on the first day of National Volunteer Week.

Ground-breaking women honoured with portraits

Ground-breaking women honoured with portraits

General | 10 May 2021

The portraits of two ground-breaking women parliamentarians have been unveiled at Parliament House.

Council shines Bright across North East Victoria

Council shines Bright across North East Victoria

General | 3 May 2021

The Legislative Council’s first regional sitting in nine years has been declared an overwhelming success.

Research paper explores promise of social procurement

Research paper explores promise of social procurement

Economy | 22 April 2021

A research paper on the promise of social procurement has been published by the Victorian Parliamentary Library.