Work from home laws dead in the water after shock vote A state parliament won't be recalled to pass landmark work from home laws before the election after the coalition teamed up with minor parties to hit pause. AAP · Sep 10
Duck hunting reloads despite a shorter season A state report on duck season has conservationists at odds with hunters over the future of the recreational activity. AAP · Jan 16, 2025
State-owned power body to be included in constitution The revival of Victoria's State Electricity Commission and renewable energy targets will be included in the state's constitution, after laws passed parliament. AAP · Oct 15, 2024
Crossbenchers set to sink Labor’s bid to enshrine State Electricity Commission in Victoria’s constitution Four upper house MPs refuse to back bill that would also force revived agency to solely invest in renewables The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2023
Shooters MP calls for hunted deer meat to be given to homeless Victorians and charities Statet MP Jeff Bourman says his ‘Hunters for the Hungry’ proposal will help deal with ballooning deer numbers The Guardian - AU · Nov 11, 2023
Victorian inquiry to recommend state ban on duck hunting amid union backlash Call from government-chaired committee comes despite significant opposition from some unions and varying views within Labors The Guardian - AU · Aug 30, 2023
Duck hunting season cut short at Victorian reserve to make way for critically endangered parrots Release of captive-bred orange-bellied parrots near Lake Connwarre has Shooters, Fishers and Farmers MP claiming ‘dirty political interference’ The Guardian - AU · May 18, 2023
Election of micro parties on preferences renews calls to change Victoria's 'broken' upper-house voting system Micro party MPs with less than 3 per cent of the primary vote have been elected once again in Victoria's upper house, prompting renewed calls for the unique system to be scrapped. ABC News · Dec 16, 2022
Boost for Greens in upper house as Victoria confirms election result Samantha Ratnam says Greens will work with Labor toward ‘progressive reform’ after her party quadruples upper house seats The Guardian - AU · Dec 14, 2022