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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.

Gambling report urges primetime ad ban

Gambling report urges primetime ad ban

Health & Welfare | 28 November 2023

New report calls on Victoria to follow South Australia’s lead and ban gambling advertising during primetime.

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Survey of voters with disabilities

Survey of voters with disabilities

Society | 23 November

The Electoral Matters Committee is conducting a survey of people with disabilities as part of its inquiry into the conduct of the 2022 Victorian state election.

Shepparton region hopes to avoid repeat flood

Shepparton region hopes to avoid repeat flood

Environment | 22 November

Residents of Shepparton, Mooroopna and surrounds had their say at a public hearing held as part of the inquiry into the October 2022 flood event in Victoria.

Bills, debates & events from our latest sittings

Bills, debates & events from our latest sittings

General | 19 November

Catch up with our latest sitting week (14-16 Nov 2023) as Legislative Council President Shaun Leane presents an update on some of the key things that took place.

First Peoples’ Assembly meets at Parliament House

First Peoples’ Assembly meets at Parliament House

General | 27 July 2023

The second term of the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria has commenced with a two-day meeting at Parliament House.

Budget estimates inquiry considers report

Budget estimates inquiry considers report

Economy | 21 July 2023

The Treasurer, Premier and 20 ministers faced questions at public hearings on various matters relating to the state's finances.

Group voting tickets explored in parliamentary library paper

Group voting tickets explored in parliamentary library paper

General | 19 July 2023

Group voting tickets are one of the most controversial features of Victorian state elections.

Parliament welcomes Shrine volunteers

Parliament welcomes Shrine volunteers

General | 13 July 2023

A group of volunteers from the Shrine of Remembrance has been given a tour of Parliament House and morning tea in honour of their contribution to one of Victoria’s most significant institutions.

Inquiry assesses Victoria’s state education system

Inquiry assesses Victoria’s state education system

Society | 13 July 2023

Parliamentary probe underway into learning at government schools from prep to year 12.

MPs share insights at community workshop

MPs share insights at community workshop

General | 11 July 2023

Representatives of culturally and linguistically diverse communities have participated in a workshop aimed at enhancing their understanding of parliament.

Celebrations as Youth Parliament passes 18 bills

Celebrations as Youth Parliament passes 18 bills

General | 30 June 2023

Enthusiastic finale for this year's youth parliamentarians.

Youth parliamentarians lead with purpose

Youth parliamentarians lead with purpose

General | 26 June 2023

More than three decades after Victoria’s first Youth Parliament, young people from across Victoria are once again showing the best of their leadership skills at Parliament House.

Exhibition highlights decades of help for Victorians in need

Exhibition highlights decades of help for Victorians in need

General | 21 June 2023

For more than 90 years the Brotherhood of St Laurence has been helping people who’ve fallen on hard times.Â