The Hon Sonya Kilkenny MP
ALP · Victoria · Member for Carrum · Lower House
Attorney-General Minister for Planning Minister for Prevention of Family Violence
Bills introduced by Sonya Kilkenny
Fines or Jail for Controlling a Partner Through Abuse and New Protections for Children Groomed for Sexual Offences
Justice Legislation Amendment (Family Violence, Coercive Control, Good Character, Risk Assessment and Other Matters) Bill 2026
child safety coercive control court fines court sentencing criminal justice domestic violence family violence public safety sentencing sexual grooming victim protection youth justice +7 more
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New Coordinator Role instead of Multicultural Commission; Govt Agencies must Create Plans and Use Government Translation Services Where Feasible
Multicultural Victoria Amendment Bill 2026
community diversity government accountability interpreting services multicultural affairs social inclusion translation services
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Expanded Fair Work Rights for Victoria Police Employees
Fair Work (Commonwealth Powers) Amendment Bill 2026
employment rights fixed term contracts flexible work labor relations pay transparency police employment workplace agreements
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Workplace Protection Orders for Victims of Violence and Abuse
Workplace Protection Orders Bill 2026
harassment occupational health protection orders worker protection workplace health and safety workplace violence
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Up to Life in Jail for Recruiting Children to Commit Serious Crimes
Crimes Amendment (Recruitment of Children for Criminal Activity) Bill 2026
child exploitation child protection child safety criminal justice criminal penalties criminal recruitment organized crime sentencing youth justice
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2026/2027 State Budget: $102 Billion in Government Spending
Appropriation (2026-2027) Bill 2026
budget budget allocation government spending public finance public sector salaries treasury management
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New Animal Abuse Crimes and Updates to Court and Coroners Laws
Justice Legislation Further Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2025
animal abuse coroners investigations court suppression orders death registration drug court fines and infringements toll road payments traffic offences
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Prosecution Restrictions for Offences Involving the Misuse of Police Powers
Crimes Amendment Bill 2026
criminal law criminal prosecutions juvenile justice police powers
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New Rules for Holding Institutions Responsible for Child Abuse
Justice Legislation Amendment (Vicarious Liability for Child Abuse) Bill 2025
child abuse civil litigation institutional liability legal claims victim rights
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Reporting Obligations and Restriction on Public Submissions for Planning Schemes
Planning Amendment (Better Decisions Made Faster) Bill 2025
Indigenous affairs Indigenous rights land use land valuation planning schemes public consultation urban planning
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Higher Penalties for Violent Crimes and New Knife Offence for Specific Crimes
Justice Legislation Amendment (Community Safety) Bill 2025
carjacking child safety criminal penalties home invasion knife crime violent crime youth justice
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Tougher Bail Rules for Repeat High-Harm Offenders
Bail Further Amendment Bill 2025
bail requirements court procedures criminal justice indictable offences
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New Rules for Interstate Working with Children Checks and Cancellations
Worker Screening Amendment (Strengthening the Working with Children Check) Bill 2025
child safety child-related work employment background checks worker screening working with children check
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Higher Jail Terms for People Who Post About Serious Crimes Online
Crimes Amendment (Performance Crime) Bill 2025
burglary criminal offences performance crime robbery social media theft violent crime
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Trustee Laws Refined, Digital Court Systems Expanded, Police Appointment Requirements Clarified
Justice Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2025
court process criminal appeals criminal procedure disability services sentencing social services regulation trustee corruption worker screening
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Emergency Fix: Family Violence Intervention (FVIO) Orders Missing Key Phrase Are Still Legally Enforceable
Family Violence Protection Amendment Bill 2025
court orders domestic violence family violence intervention orders
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Ban on Gas Connections to New Homes; Annual Building Licence Renewal and Stricter Building Regulations
Building Legislation Amendment and Other Matters Bill 2024
architects building surveyors building work gas installations plumbing services professional registration property ownership
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Fines and Loss of Registration for Builders Who Demand Payment for Uninsured Work, and Work Managers Now Covered by Building Contracts
Building Legislation Amendment (Domestic Building Insurance New Offences) Bill 2023
builder registration building industry building insurance building standards construction contracts consumer protection criminal penalties domestic building housing professional licensing
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Architects Registration Board Appointments Replace Elections; New Building Monitor Role and Building Manuals
Building Legislation Amendment Bill 2023
building permits building practitioners building regulations building work construction safety data privacy professional discipline
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Fines or Jail for Damaging Archaeological Sites and Fines for Taking Shipwrecks Out of Victoria Without a Permit
Heritage Amendment Bill 2023
archaeological artefacts criminal penalties cultural heritage environmental protection heritage protection heritage sites historic shipwrecks land use maritime safety privacy public hearings +6 more
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Builders, Plumbers and Architects Face Fines If They Do Not Provide Information
Building and Planning Legislation Amendment Bill 2022
architecture building practitioners building standards construction industry criminal penalties housing land surveying plumbing services professional licensing professional registration
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Assent