Workplace Protection Orders for Victims of Violence and Abuse
Workplace Protection Orders Bill 2026
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Topics
harassment occupational health protection orders worker protection workplace health and safety workplace violence
Introduced by: The Hon Sonya Kilkenny MP (ALP); The Hon Jaclyn Symes MLC (ALP)
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
The Debate
What different members said when this bill was debated:
Renee Heath LIB
“I rise tonight to speak on the Workplace Protection Orders Bill 2026, a bill that has been a very long time coming and which addresses protections that Victorian workers should already have available to them. The history here matters.”
James Newbury LIB
“I rise to speak on the Workplace Protection Orders Bill 2026. Hasn’t this bill been a long time coming, a bill that has been so much in need in this state. The house will recall the debate in this place whereby the coalition sought to introduce workplace protection orders through amendments to a similar bill265 days ago.”
“It gives me great pleasure to rise and speak on the Workplace Protection Orders Bill 2026. Before I commence with my speech I would like to address some of the assertions raised by the member for Brighton. I note the amendments that they will seek to movehere,andIwouldliketoaddresssomeof them, actually.”
Aiv Puglielli GRN
“I rise today to speak on behalf of my Greens colleagues and myself on the Workplace Protection Orders Bill 2026. As a starting point I want to be really clear that my Greens colleagues and I want people to be safe in their workplaces. It is entirely unacceptable to continue to hear stories of people being attacked, being abused, being threatened or being stalked while at work.”
John Berger ALP
“I rise to make a contribution on the Workplace Protection Orders Bill 2026, an important piece of legislation which will ensure that Victorians can stay safe at work. I would like to thank the Attorney-General for her work on this issue and her commitment to keeping workers safe.”
Sonja Terpstra ALP
“I rise to make a contribution on this very important bill, the Workplace Protection Orders Bill 2026. This bill is important because what it willdoisitwillhelptoprotectretailandtransportworkers.”
Lee Tarlamis ALP
“I move: Thatdebate on this bill beadjourned until thenext dayof meeting. Motion agreed to and debate adjourned until next day of meeting. ADJOURNMENT Wednesday26August 2026 LegislativeCouncil 3675 Adjournment”
Gayle Tierney ALP
“(2732) My adjournment matter is for the Minister forRuralandRegionalDevelopment,andtheactionIseekisanupdateonthebenefitsfortheKennett River community and the Great Ocean Road visitor economy of the improvements to tourism infrastructureattheKennettRiverproject.The$3.8 millionworksatKennettRiverarelargelyfunded through the Geelong City Deal.”
David Limbrick Liber
“(2734) My adjournment matter this evening is for the attention of the Minister for Education. The inquiry into the recruitment methods and impacts of cults and organised fringe groups has recently tabled its report.”
Wendy Lovell LIB
“(2736) My question is for the Minister for Community Sport. The action that I seek is for the minister to supportfemale and junior participation in soccer and other sports by funding an upgrade of the change rooms and the construction of a dedicated soccer pitch at the Woodend Racecourse Reserve.”
Rachel Payne LCV
“(2737) My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Environment, Minister Symes. I call on the minister to ensure the EPA amends the environmentreferencestandardtoexplicitlyincludeplastics,includingmicroplastics.Plasticpollution is notjustaproblemin far-off oceans, itis happeningin our waterways.”
Trung Luu LIB
“(2739) My matter is for the Minister for Health regarding the need for increased investment in community health services across Victoria, especially in my electorate of Western Metropolitan Region, with a rapid population growth.”
Rikkie-Lee Tyrrell One N
“(2740) My adjournment this evening is for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety, and the action I seek is for the badly damaged section of MurrayValleyHighwaybetweenSwanHilland Kerangtobecompletelyrepaired.Herewegoagain: anotherweek,anotherbadlydamagedsectionofroadinnorthernVictoria.Afewweeksagoweheard Ms Terpstra say people actually like potholes. Well, not in northern Victoria they do not.”
Jacinta Ermacora ALP
“(2741) My adjournment this evening is for MinisterStitt,SpecialMinister ofState.Thereisnowaroyalcommission into theconstructionsector, a special prosecutor and stronger powers for IBAC. The action I seek is an update on how these measures will strengthen integrity, uncover wrongdoing and ensure those responsible are held to account. Kyneton Primary School site”
Gaelle Broad NAT
“(2742) My adjournment is to the Minister for Creative Industries. In March 2018 the Victorian government announced a $12 million commitment to redeveloping the old Kyneton Primary School site into a creative community precinct. It was due to be completed in 2024. Two years later it remains empty.”
Georgie Purcell AJP
“(2743) My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Racing, and the action that I seek is for a commitment that not one single greyhound exported to Australia from New Zealand will be raced here in Victoria. On 1 August New Zealand’s ban on commercial greyhound racing came into effect following years of animal welfare concerns, including horrific track deaths and injuries.”
Ingrid Stitt ALP
“There were 14 adjournments to 12 different ministers, and written responses will besought in accordance with thestanding orders. Questions withoutnotice and ministers statements Written responses The PRESIDENT (19:43): Ms Crozier asked me during question time to review answers from Minister Stitt on a particular question. Minister Stitt definitely answered the supplementary question.”
Ryan Batchelor ALP
“The Labor government is committed to keeping Victorians safe, whether theyareat home or at work. No worker should be assaulted, abused or threatened in their workplace, and no worker should fear that they may be subjected to repeat unacceptableconductbythesameperson.”
Jeff Bourman Shoot
“I was not planning on speaking on this bill, but apparently the minister needs some time. I will be supporting this bill and, at this stage, none of the amendments.”
Enver Erdogan ALP
“I am pleased to rise to speak on the debate on the Workplace Protection Orders Bill 2026. I want to from the outset thank every memberofthechamberwhohascontributedtothisdebate.Itisanimportantdebate,oneaboutworker protections. Fundamentally for me as a Labor minister, it is a core issue for us in terms of workplace safetybeingthereasonforour movementandthereasonforourpoliticalparty.”