The Hon Lizzie Blandthorn MLC

ALP · Victoria · Member for Western Metropolitan · Upper House

Deputy Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council Minister for Children Minister for Disability

Official parliament profile

Bills introduced by Lizzie Blandthorn

VIC Employers Need a Licence to Take On Apprentices; Fines for Mistreating Apprentices or Lying to Regulators

Education and Training Reform Amendment (Apprenticeships, Traineeships, Schools and Other Matters) Bill 2026

apprenticeships criminal penalties education employee rights employer licensing employment rights labor standards professional licensing vocational training worker protection

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VIC New Phone Restrictions and Aboriginal Recognition for Victorian Education

Education and Training Reform Amendment Bill 2026

education system Indigenous affairs Indigenous education school phone use student data student devices teacher discipline teacher registration

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VIC Police Can Use Average Speed Camera Pairs in Vic; Emergency Service Vehicles Exempt from Heavy Vehicle Fatigue Rules When Responding to Emergencies; New Port Information-Gathering Powers

Roads, Road Safety and Ports Legislation Amendment Bill 2026

emergency services heavy vehicle fatigue port operations road safety speed cameras toll roads transport

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VIC New Responsibilities for Stable and Strong Families Partners

Children, Youth and Families Amendment (Supporting Stable and Strong Families) Bill 2025

Aboriginal cultural identity child protection child welfare children's education children's health Indigenous affairs social services youth services

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VIC New Stability Rules and Time Limits for Children in Out of Home Care

Children, Youth and Families Amendment (Stability) Bill 2025

child protection child welfare family reunification out of home care parental responsibility

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VIC Omnibus Bill: Protection for Victims of Violence and Stalking, and New Rules for Family Violence Orders

Justice Legislation Amendment (Family Violence, Stalking and Other Matters) Bill 2025

animal welfare child protection child safety court orders court procedures criminal justice criminal proceedings domestic violence family violence intervention orders public safety victim rights +7 more

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VIC New Rules and Oversight for Child and Disability Service Workers

Social Services Regulation Amendment (Child Safety, Complaints and Worker Regulation) Bill 2025

child safety disability services employment compliance mandatory reporting social services worker screening

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VIC New Child Safety Rules and Enforcement Powers for Early Childhood Services

Early Childhood Legislation Amendment (Child Safety) Bill 2025

child care services child protection child safety early childhood education staff training

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VIC New Regulator and Worker Register for Early Childhood Education

Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority Bill 2025

childcare workers data privacy early childhood education information security worker registration

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VIC New Gellung Warl Authority Created and First Peoples' Assembly Can Make Its Own Rules

Statewide Treaty Bill 2025

Aboriginal affairs elections first peoples government accountability human rights Indigenous affairs Indigenous rights self-determination treaty negotiations truth-telling

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VIC Up to 15 Years Jail for Selling Large Amounts of Illegal Tobacco and Expanded Search Powers for Police

Tobacco Amendment (Tobacco Retailer and Wholesaler Licensing Scheme) Bill 2024

biometric data business licensing consumer safety criminal penalties law enforcement police powers professional licensing public safety retail regulation tobacco licensing tobacco products tobacco regulation vaping goods +8 more

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VIC PMI Victorian History Library Takes Over PMI Circulating Library

Prahran Mechanics' Institute Repeal Bill 2024

corporate governance employment rights historical records libraries property transfer public archives real estate taxation

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VIC Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation Abolished; Gambling Harm Response Fund Created

Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation Repeal and Advisory Councils Bill 2024

education programs gambling gambling regulation treatment services

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VIC Disqualification and Conduct Requirements for Local Councillors and Candidates

Local Government Amendment (Governance and Integrity) Bill 2024

campaign donations council elections government accountability local government municipal governance public office

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VIC Employment Eligibility and Leave Entitlements for Government Early Learning Centre Staff

Education and Training Reform Amendment (Early Childhood Employment Powers) Bill 2024

childcare workforce early learning centres employee benefits government employment long service leave

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VIC Approval in Principle Requirements for Centre-Based Education and Care Services

Early Childhood Legislation Amendment (Premises Approval in Principle) Bill 2023

childcare services early childhood education facility standards service approvals

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VIC Facilitation Obligations for Casino Operators and Gaming Hour Restrictions for Non-Casino Venues

Gambling Legislation Amendment Bill 2023

betting casino operations gambling gaming machines venue management

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VIC Restrictions on Compulsory Land Acquisition and New Leasing Powers for Early Childhood Education

Education and Training Reform Amendment (Land Powers) Bill 2023

child care early childhood education education access education land use kindergarten

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VIC Investigators Can Search Childcare Centres, With Fines for Blocking Them or Pretending to Be an Officer

Children and Health Legislation Amendment (Statement of Recognition, Aboriginal Self-determination and Other Matters) Bill 2023

Aboriginal affairs child protection child safety child wellbeing criminal penalties cultural connection government oversight Indigenous affairs law enforcement police powers reportable conduct +6 more

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VIC No Pokies 4am to 10am; Mandatory Pre-Commitment System on Pokies; Minister Can Approve Multiple Betting Licences at Same Time; Increased Crown Casino Monitoring

Gambling Regulation Amendment Bill 2023

betting licences gambling racing industry wagering

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VIC VCAT Can Order Treatment for Violent Behaviour and Fine Disability Providers Who Use Unallowed Restrictive Practices

Disability and Social Services Regulation Amendment Bill 2023

compulsory treatment disability care disability services human rights mental health NDIS providers patient rights public health restrictive practices

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VIC Information Sharing Powers and Access Restrictions for the Electronic Patient Health Information Sharing System

Health Legislation Amendment (Information Sharing) Bill 2023

data access health privacy healthcare healthcare administration medical records patient health information

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VIC Dismissal of Moira Shire Council and Appointment of Administrators

Local Government (Moira Shire Council) Bill 2023

compulsory voting council administration council elections local government public office

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