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Library paper explores timber industry in transition

Library paper explores timber industry in transition

Environment | 2 November 2023

In May this year the Victorian Government announced a ban on timber harvesting in native forests to take effect from the start of 2024, six years earlier than had originally been planned.

Committee considers views of flood victims

Committee considers views of flood victims

Environment | 1 November 2023

Victorian flood survivors have spoken directly to MPs investigating the October 2022 event.

Native bird hunting report released

Native bird hunting report released

Environment | 31 August 2023

A Legislative Council Select Committee inquiry into Victoria’s recreational native bird hunting arrangements has tabled its report in parliament.

Flood inquiry hearings set to begin

Flood inquiry hearings set to begin

Environment | 3 August 2023

Committee MPs to visit Rochester, Echuca, Shepparton and Seymour as part of parliamentary probe into the 2022 disaster.

Inquiry sets submissions record

Inquiry sets submissions record

Environment | 25 May 2023

Native bird hunting debate triggers overwhelming response from individuals and groups.

Committee considers future of native bird hunting in Victoria

Committee considers future of native bird hunting in Victoria

Environment | 9 May 2023

What’s next for key inquiry after it received thousands of public submissions.

Flood inquiry holds submission workshops

Flood inquiry holds submission workshops

Environment | 4 May 2023

Impacted Victorians are being offered guidance on how to best share their experience with the committee investigating the October 2022 flood event.

Inquiry probes 2022 Victoria floods

Inquiry probes 2022 Victoria floods

Environment | 16 March 2023

Legislative Council committee scrutinises state’s response and readiness.

Microplastics entering the food chain through biosolid fertilisers 

Microplastics entering the food chain through biosolid fertilisers 

Environment | 7 September 2022

The increasing use of biosolids as agricultural fertilisers may be causing microplastic pollution in Victoria, according to a recently published research note from the Victorian Parliamentary Library. 

Plan to avoid repeat recycling crisis

Plan to avoid repeat recycling crisis

Environment | 10 August 2022

Legislation has been introduced to parliament in a bid to prevent another disruption to Victoria’s waste and recycling sector.

Indigenous knowledge explored at NAIDOC Week forum

Indigenous knowledge explored at NAIDOC Week forum

Environment | 11 July 2022

Two Wiradjuri scholars have provided Indigenous perspectives on environmental management at a forum held at Parliament House on the final day of NAIDOC Week 2022.

World Environment Day forum held at Parliament House

World Environment Day forum held at Parliament House

Environment | 5 June 2022

A forum on biodiversity conservation and recovery in Victoria was held at Parliament House on 5 June for World Environment Day.