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.
Recently tabled reports
Recently tabled reports are available for the following inquiries:
Inquiry into children affected by parental incarceration
Inquiry into support for older Victorians from migrant and refugee backgrounds
Inquiry into apartment design standards
Inquiry into the protections within the Victorian Planning Framework
Review of Pandemic Orders
Inquiry into the closure of the Hazelwood and Yallourn Power Stations
Inquiry into renewable energy in Victoria
‘Coercive control’ gaining recognition
Justice | 12 August
A research paper from the Victorian Parliamentary Library, What is coercive control?, exploring the definition, prevalence, legislative frameworks and the arguments for and against criminalisation is now available on Parliament’s website.
Unis face questions on skills investment challenge
Economy | 12 August
Multiple high-ranking academics have fronted a parliamentary inquiry examining the university sector's investment in skills.
Plan to avoid repeat recycling crisis
Environment | 10 August
Legislation has been introduced to parliament in a bid to prevent another disruption to Victoria’s waste and recycling sector.
Cost of living crunch for governments
Economy | 5 August
State governments have three main issues to consider when confronting higher prices.
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.