On 1 January 2024, timber harvesting in native forests will be banned in Victoria. This paper provides an overview of the timber industry in Victoria on the eve of significant change, outlining the varied and at times competing interests, policies, philosophies and approaches that influence a sector that has a wide range of stakeholders.

This paper provides an overview of the Victorian space industry, in the context of both the Australian and international space sectors. It also examines the breadth of the space industry in Victoria and its applications.

This paper summarises the 2022 Victorian election and outcomes. It provides an overview of the 59th Parliament and election lead-up, including COVID-19 politics, leadership and integrity issues, retirements and pre-selections, and flood and cost-of-living crises – all of which shaped the election and the changes in the composition of the 60th Parliament.