Victorian Parliament and Local Councils Convene for Key February Sessions

Victorian Parliament Resumes Sittings in Melbourne

The Parliament of Victoria continues its second sitting week of 2026 today, Tuesday, 10 February. Both the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council are in session at Parliament House in Melbourne, with a heavy legislative agenda following the resumption of parliamentary business earlier this month. One of the primary focuses for today’s session is the ongoing debate regarding intersex protection laws, a topic that saw significant discussion during yesterday’s opening proceedings. Government members are expected to push forward with these protections as part of a broader human rights legislative package.

In addition to new debates, Parliament is expected to formalize recent progress on several key bills. This includes the Justice Legislation Amendment (Family Violence Stalking and Other Matters) Bill, which recently passed through initial stages to clarify stalking offenses and provide enhanced protections for witnesses in sexual offense proceedings. Lawmakers are also monitoring the progress of the Mineral Resources Bill, which aims to hold the mining industry strictly accountable for the rehabilitation and eventual closure of coal mines across the state.

Yarra City Council Meets at Fitzroy Town Hall

Local governance is also in the spotlight today as the Yarra City Council holds its scheduled meeting this evening at the Fitzroy Town Hall. Located on Napier Street, the meeting serves as a public forum where councillors will deliberate on strategic matters impacting the inner-Melbourne community. While the full list of specific votes remains subject to the final order of business, the council is committed to a transparent decision-making process, allowing residents to view the proceedings via a live stream or attend in person.

The council is currently navigating several long-term projects, including the 2026 Summer Events season and ongoing local law reviews. Today’s session is expected to touch upon infrastructure maintenance and community service priorities that have been under review since the start of the new calendar year.

Yarra Ranges Council Sessions and Regional Governance

Further east, the Yarra Ranges Council is also convening today at the Civic Centre Chamber in Lilydale. This meeting is part of the council’s regular second-Tuesday schedule for 2026. The agenda for the Yarra Ranges session typically involves high-level decisions regarding regional planning, minor works allocations, and environmental management strategies. Given the current focus on bushfire recovery and seasonal maintenance, infrastructure resilience is expected to be a recurring theme during today's deliberations.

With both state and local representatives meeting simultaneously today, Melbourne remains at the center of significant policy shifts and community-focused decision-making. Residents are encouraged to monitor official government portals for the release of unconfirmed minutes and voting outcomes following the conclusion of these sessions.