Last Check for Updates: 21 November 2024
Stricter Biosecurity Rules - No Altered Livestock Tags, Really Truly No Raw Milk, Bigger Fines, Better Compensation if Ya Livestock Got A Disease
Agriculture and Food Safety Legislation Amendment Bill 2024
2024-11-19: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Inner West Melb Truck Bans with Cameras, Digital Drivers Licences, and Easier Custom Plates System
Roads and Road Safety Legislation Amendment Bill 2024
2024-11-19: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Duties Amendment (More Homes) Bill 2024
2024-11-19: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Statutory Rules to be Available Online; Ministers Can Consult With Relevant Body Heads; Administrative Arrangements Orders Can Be Published Online;
Subordinate Legislation and Administrative Arrangements Amendment Bill 2024
2024-11-14: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Faster Approval for Major Transport Precinct Projects
Transport Infrastructure and Planning Legislation Amendment Bill 2024
2024-11-14: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Decision Maker Framework for when People in Aged Care need Drugging and/or Restraining
Aged Care Restrictive Practices Substitute Decision-maker Bill 2024
2024-11-14: This bill is being discussed and will be voted on at some stage.
State Taxation Further Amendment Bill 2024
2024-11-14: This bill is being discussed and will be voted on at some stage.
Statute Law Repeals Bill 2024
2024-11-14: This bill is being discussed and will be voted on at some stage.
Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Amendment (Paramedic Practitioners) Bill 2024
Tobacco Amendment (Tobacco Retailer and Wholesaler Licensing Scheme) Bill 2024
2024-11-14: This bill is being discussed and will be voted on at some stage.
Inquiries Amendment (Yoorrook Justice Commission Records and Other Matters) Bill 2024
2024-11-13: This bill is being discussed and will be voted on at some stage.
Ban on Gas Connections to New Homes; Annual Building License Renewal + more buiding regs strictness
Building Legislation Amendment and Other Matters Bill 2024
2024-11-12: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Allow Offshore Gas Storage in Empty Underground Reservoirs (plus stricter regulatory oversight)
Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Amendment Bill 2024
2024-11-06: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Provision for 50 New Govt Run Daycare Centres Overseen by Education Minister, Dept
Education and Training Reform Amendment Bill 2024
2024-10-31: This bill is being discussed and will be voted on at some stage.
Justice Legislation Amendment (Committals) Bill 2024
2024-10-30: This bill is being discussed and will be voted on at some stage.
Enable Pill Testing; Allow Naloxone Vending Machines
Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Amendment (Pill Testing) Bill 2024
2024-10-29: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
IVF To Be Regulated by Health Dept; Donor-Conceived People Can Access Donor Info More Easily; Streamlined Pharmacy Licensing; Stricter Rules for Private Health Clinics; Stricter Enforcement, Inspections, and Bigger Fines for Private Clinics and Pharm
Health Legislation Amendment (Regulatory Reform) Bill 2024
2024-10-29: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
7.5% AirBnB Tax
Short Stay Levy Bill 2024
2024-10-29: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
No wearing Bikie Gang Colours and no Bikies on Govt Construction Sites etc
Criminal Organisations Control Amendment Bill 2024
2024-10-22: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Trust Renamed to Victorian Convention & Exhibition Trust; Trust to Manage Geelong Convention Centre As Well as Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Trust Amendment Bill 2024
2024-10-22: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
SEC State ownership, SEC Renewables-only focus and Renewable Energy training and jobs plan
Constitution Amendment (SEC) Bill 2023
2024-10-22: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Stricter Rules on Police Handling of Informants; Higher Penalties for Police Mistreatment of Informers
State Civil Liability (Police Informants) Bill 2024
2024-09-24: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Tidying Up The Rules Around What Happens If Someone Dies While Renting A House
Residential Tenancies and Funerals Amendment Bill 2024
2024-09-17: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
24/7 Medical Forensics including for Regional Victoria; Restructuring (Creation of a Board) for Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine
Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Bill 2024
2024-09-17: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
[Greens Bill] Outlaw Government Privatising Public Housing Towers
Protecting Public Assets and Services Bill 2024
2024-09-11: This bill is being discussed and will be voted on at some stage.
Police Camera Footage is Evidence; Reporting to Police is Not Defamation; Search Results Are Not Defamation; Chief Statistician Can Have Court Stats Data For Analysis
Justice Legislation Amendment (Integrity, Defamation and Other Matters) Bill 2024
2024-09-10: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Criminal Responsibility Raised to 12; Ban on Solitary Confinement in Juvie; Electronic Bracelets Legal for Over 14s on Bail; Aboriginal Management Changes
Youth Justice Bill 2024
2024-09-10: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
More Land, More Aboriginal Members, and More Governance Rights for Aboriginal Land Councils
Aboriginal Land Legislation Amendment Bill 2024
2024-09-03: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Prahran Mechanics Institute Transition from Government Legislated Institution to Incorporated Association
Prahran Mechanics' Institute Repeal Bill 2024
2024-09-03: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Construction Workers on Govt Building Projects Must Have Police Checks; No Bikies; Unions Must Not Assist Or Allow Gang Activity
Government Construction Projects Integrity Bill 2024
2024-08-28: This bill was voted against and will not be discussed any more (Defeated).
Parliamentary Workplace Standards and Integrity Bill 2024
2024-08-20: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
State Sporting Legislation Amendment Bill 2024
2024-08-20: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Confiscation Amendment (Unexplained Wealth) Bill 2024
2024-08-06: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Local Government Amendment (Governance and Integrity) Bill 2024
2024-06-25: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Sustainable Forests (Timber) Repeal Bill 2024
2024-06-25: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation Repeal and Advisory Councils Bill 2024
2024-06-25: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
2024/2025 Victorian State Budget
Appropriation (2024-2025) Bill 2024
2024-06-04: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Parliament Budget 2024/2025
Appropriation (Parliament 2024-2025) Bill 2024
2024-06-04: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Financial Management Amendment (Gender Responsive Budgeting) Bill 2024
2024-06-04: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
State Taxation Amendment Bill 2024
2024-06-04: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Payroll Tax Amendment (Protecting Victorians' Access to GPs, Dentists and Other Allied Health Practitioners) Bill 2023
2024-05-29: This bill is being discussed and will be voted on at some stage.
Commercial and Industrial Property Tax Reform Bill 2024
2024-05-21: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Estate Agents, Residential Tenancies and Other Acts Amendment (Funding) Bill 2024
2024-05-21: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
National Energy Retail Law (Victoria) Bill 2024
2024-05-21: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Hemp Industry Bill 2024
2024-05-15: This bill is being discussed and will be voted on at some stage.
Residential Tenancies Amendment (Rent Freeze and Caps) Bill 2023
2024-05-15: This bill is being discussed and will be voted on at some stage.
National Electricity (Victoria) Amendment (VicGrid) Bill 2024
2024-05-14: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Energy and Public Land Legislation Amendment (Enabling Offshore Wind Energy) Bill 2024
2024-05-07: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Sentencing Amendment (Sentencing Practices for Child Sexual Offences) Bill 2024
2024-05-01: This bill is being discussed and will be voted on at some stage.
Statute Law Revision Bill 2024
2024-04-23: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Private Security and County Court Amendment Bill 2024
2024-04-09: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Firearms and Control of Weapons (Machetes) Amendment Bill 2024
2024-03-26: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Climate Change and Energy Legislation Amendment (Renewable Energy and Storage Targets) Bill 2023
2024-03-26: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
State Electricity Commission Amendment Bill 2023
2024-03-26: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Disability and Social Services Regulation Amendment Bill 2024
2024-03-20: This bill is being discussed and will be voted on at some stage.
Education and Training Reform Amendment (Early Childhood Employment Powers) Bill 2024
2024-03-13: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Amendment (WorkCover Scheme Modernisation) Bill 2023
2024-03-13: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Amendment (No New Oil or Gas Activities) Bill 2022
2024-03-06: This bill is being discussed and will be voted on at some stage.
Bail Amendment (Indictable Offences Whilst on Bail) Bill 2024
2024-03-06: This bill was voted against and will not be discussed any more (Defeated).
Regulatory Legislation Amendment (Reform) Bill 2023
2024-03-05: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Building Legislation Amendment (Domestic Building Insurance New Offences) Bill 2023
2024-02-27: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Service Victoria Amendment Bill 2023
2024-02-27: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Amendment (Pill Testing Pilot for Drug Harm Reduction) Bill 2023
2024-02-21: This bill is being discussed and will be voted on at some stage.
Justice Legislation Amendment (Police and Other Matters) Bill 2023
2024-02-20: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Land (Revocation of Reservations) Bill 2023
2024-02-20: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Biosecurity Legislation Amendment (Incident Response) Bill 2023
2024-02-13: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
State Taxation Acts and Other Acts Amendment Bill 2023
2023-12-12: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Corrections Amendment (Parole Reform) Bill 2023
2023-12-05: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Crimes Amendment (Non-fatal Strangulation) Bill 2023
2023-12-05: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Amendment (Regulation of Personal Adult Use of Cannabis) Bill 2023
2023-11-29: This bill is being discussed and will be voted on at some stage.
Environment Legislation Amendment (Circular Economy and Other Matters) Bill 2023
2023-11-28: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Early Childhood Legislation Amendment (Premises Approval in Principle) Bill 2023
2023-11-21: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Transport Legislation Amendment Bill 2023
2023-11-21: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Nuclear Activities (Prohibitions) Repeal Bill 2023
2023-11-15: This bill was voted against and will not be discussed any more (Defeated).
Gambling Legislation Amendment Bill 2023
2023-11-08: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Special Investigator Repeal Bill 2023
2023-11-08: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Triple Zero Victoria Bill 2023
2023-11-08: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Amendment (Protection from Torture and Slavery) Bill 2023
2023-11-01: This bill is being discussed and will be voted on at some stage.
Planning and Environment Amendment (Soil Protection) (Solar Power Generation Facilities) Bill 2023
2023-11-01: This bill is being discussed and will be voted on at some stage.
Bail Amendment Bill 2023
2023-10-24: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Education and Training Reform Amendment (Land Powers) Bill 2023
2023-10-24: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Summary Offences Amendment (Nazi Salute Prohibition) Bill 2023
2023-10-20: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Justice Legislation Amendment Bill 2023
2023-10-10: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Energy Legislation Amendment Bill 2023
2023-09-05: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Statute Law Amendment (References to the Sovereign) Bill 2023
2023-09-05: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Human Rights and Housing Legislation Amendment (Ending Homelessness) Bill 2023
2023-08-30: This bill is being discussed and will be voted on at some stage.
Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission Amendment (Public Recommendations) Bill 2023
2023-08-30: This bill is being discussed and will be voted on at some stage.
Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Amendment Bill 2023
2023-08-29: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Bigger Fines and Tougher Rules for Energy Operators
Energy Legislation Amendment (Energy Safety) Bill 2023
2023-08-22: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission Amendment (Ending Political Corruption) Bill 2023
2023-08-17: This bill was voted against and will not be discussed any more (Defeated).
Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission Amendment (Facilitation of Timely Reporting) Bill 2022
2023-08-16: This bill was voted against and will not be discussed any more (Defeated).
Rules Preventing Favouritism in Awarding Govt Contracts
Operation Daintree Implementation (No. 1) Bill 2023
2023-08-16: This bill is being discussed and will be voted on at some stage.
Firefighters' Presumptive Rights Compensation Legislation Amendment Bill 2023
2023-08-16: This bill is being discussed and will be voted on at some stage.
Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Amendment (Authorising Pharmacists) Bill 2023
2023-08-15: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Mental Health and Wellbeing Amendment Bill 2023
2023-08-08: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Mandatory Consultation with Aboriginal Services, Consideration of Cultural Rights & Cultural Principles in Child Protection and Legal Proceedings Involving Aboriginal Children
Children and Health Legislation Amendment (Statement of Recognition, Aboriginal Self-determination and Other Matters) Bill 2023
2023-06-27: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
2023/2024 Victorian State Budget
Appropriation (2023-2024) Bill 2023
2023-06-27: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
2023/2024 Victorian Parliament Budget
Appropriation (Parliament 2023-2024) Bill 2023
2023-06-27: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
State Taxation Acts Amendment Bill 2023
2023-06-27: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Victorian Future Fund Bill 2023
2023-06-27: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Energy and Resources Legislation Amendment (Transition Away from Coal) Bill 2023
2023-06-21: This bill is being discussed and will be voted on at some stage.
Corrections Amendment (Parole) Bill 2023
2023-06-21: This bill was voted against and will not be discussed any more (Defeated).
Public Administration and Planning Legislation Amendment (Control of Lobbyists) Bill 2023
2023-06-20: This bill was voted against and will not be discussed any more (Defeated).
Architects Rego Board to be appointed not voted; New Role - Building Monitor; new Building Manuals; More Contractor Types to Require Registration in Future
Building Legislation Amendment Bill 2023
2023-06-06: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Energy Companies Must Cooperate with Govt During Blackouts, Support Customers with Energy Efficiency Measures
Energy Legislation Amendment (Electricity Outage Emergency Response and Other Matters) Bill 2023
2023-06-06: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
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
2023-06-06: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
More Taxes on Casinos
Gambling Taxation Bill 2023
2023-06-06: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Residential Disability Accommodation: More Community Visitors, More Info Sharing, More Oversight
Disability and Social Services Regulation Amendment Bill 2023
2023-05-23: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Streamline Water Allocation Trading; Introduce VCAT Review of Allocation Decisions
Water Legislation Amendment Bill 2023
2023-05-23: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Children, Youth and Families Amendment (Home Stretch) Bill 2023
2023-05-17: This bill is being discussed and will be voted on at some stage.
Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Amendment (Medically Supervised Injecting Centre) Bill 2023
2023-05-16: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Human Source Management Bill 2023
2023-05-16: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Statute Law Amendment Bill 2022
2023-05-09: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Health Legislation Amendment (Information Sharing) Bill 2023
2023-03-28: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Heritage Amendment Bill 2023
2023-03-28: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Local Government (Moira Shire Council) Bill 2023
2023-03-09: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission Amendment (Restoration of Examination Powers) Bill 2022
2023-03-08: This bill is being discussed and will be voted on at some stage.
Public Health and Wellbeing Amendment (Health Services Performance Transparency and Accountability) Bill 2023
2023-03-08: This bill is being discussed and will be voted on at some stage.
Road Safety Amendment (Medicinal Cannabis) Bill 2023
2023-03-08: This bill is being discussed and will be voted on at some stage.
Racing Amendment (Unauthorised Access) Bill 2022
2023-03-07: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Building and Planning Legislation Amendment Bill 2022
2023-02-28: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Children, Youth and Families Amendment (Raise the Age) Bill 2022
2023-02-08: This bill is being discussed and will be voted on at some stage.
Parliamentary Committees Amendment (Preventing Government Dominated Investigatory Committees) Bill 2022
2023-02-08: This bill is being discussed and will be voted on at some stage.
Wider Range of Offences to be Classed as Spent and Later Removed From Criminal Record If Not Repeated
Spent Convictions Bill 2019
2022-11-01: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Fix Spelling and Punctuation Errors in Laws
Statute Law Revision Bill 2018
2022-11-01: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Additions to the List of Protected Characteristics That Cannot be Offended or Discriminated Against
Racial and Religious Tolerance Amendment Bill 2019
2022-11-01: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Wildlife Amendment (Protection of Birds) Bill 2019
2022-11-01: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Container Deposit Scheme for Victoria
Environment Protection Amendment (Refund on Bottles and Cans) Bill 2019
2022-11-01: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Medicinal Cannabis To Be Treated Like Other Prescription Drugs As Far As Driving Is Concerned
Road Safety Amendment (Medicinal Cannabis) Bill 2019
2022-11-01: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Anti-Touting Laws
Commercial Passenger Vehicle Industry Amendment Bill 2019
2022-11-01: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Pill Testing Pilot Program
Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Amendment (Pill Testing Pilot for Drug Harm Reduction) Bill 2019
2022-11-01: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Specifically Abolishing Any And All Blasphemy and Blasphemous Libel Laws
Crimes Amendment (Abolition of Blasphemy) Bill 2019
2022-11-01: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Foster Care Extended to 20 years old
Children, Youth and Families Amendment (Out of Home Care Age) Bill 2020
2022-11-01: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Reintroduction of Move-On Powers For Police
Summary Offences Amendment (Move-on Laws) Bill 2019
2022-11-01: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Family Violence Reform Implementation Monitor Amendment Bill 2020
2022-11-01: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Crimes (Mental Impairment and Unfitness to be Tried) Amendment Bill 2020
2022-11-01: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Creation of Wildlife Rescue Victoria (like SES for Animals)
Wildlife Rescue Victoria Bill 2020
2022-11-01: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
More Public Input Into Law Reform
Victorian Law Reform Commission Amendment Bill 2020
2022-11-01: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Ban on Specifically Advertising for Christian Chaplains
Education and Training Reform Amendment (School Employment) Bill 2020
2022-11-01: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
The Vic Human Rights Review Committee (SARC) Can Now Consider Draft Bills, Allowed to be More Nimble
Parliamentary Committees Amendment (SARC Protection Against Rights Curtailment by Urgent Bills) Bill 2020
2022-11-01: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Parliament can Disallow Rules Made Using Emergency Powers; Chief Health Officer Might Face Jail for Unlawful Authorisations; Government Can Only Use Emergency Powers Until It Can Make Proper Laws To Manage The Situation
Emergency Powers Safeguards Legislation Amendment Bill 2021
2022-11-01: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Raise the Age of Criminal Responsibility from 10 to 14
Children, Youth and Families (Raise the Age) Amendment Bill 2021
2022-11-01: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Bail Amendment (Reducing Pre-trial Imprisonment of Women, Aboriginal, and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2021
2022-11-01: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Children, Youth and Families Amendment (Child Protection) Bill 2021
2022-11-01: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Constitution Amendment (State of Emergency and State of Disaster) Bill 2021
2022-11-01: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Health Legislation Amendment (Information Sharing) Bill 2021
2022-11-01: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Local Government Amendment (Rates and Charges) Bill 2021
2022-11-01: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Members of Parliament (Standards) Amendment Bill 2021
2022-11-01: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Transport Legislation Amendment (Transport Plan) Bill 2021
2022-11-01: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Anti-corruption and Higher Parliamentary Standards (Strengthening Integrity) Bill 2022
2022-11-01: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Energy Legislation Amendment (Transition from Coal) Bill 2022
2022-11-01: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Human Source Management Bill 2022
2022-11-01: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission Amendment (Restoration of Powers) Bill 2022
2022-11-01: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Land Amendment (Accessing Licensed Water Frontages) Bill 2022
2022-11-01: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Residential Tenancies, Housing and Social Services Regulation Amendment (Administration and Other Matters) Bill 2022
2022-09-06: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
State Sport Centres Legislation Amendment Bill 2022
2022-09-06: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Treaty Authority and Other Treaty Elements Bill 2022
2022-08-23: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Victorian Energy Efficiency Target Amendment Bill 2022
2022-08-23: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Local Government Legislation Amendment (Rating and Other Matters) Bill 2022
2022-08-09: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Building, Planning and Heritage Legislation Amendment (Administration and Other Matters) Bill 2022
2022-08-04: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Casino Legislation Amendment (Royal Commission Implementation and Other Matters) Bill 2022
2022-08-04: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Crimes Legislation Amendment Bill 2022
2022-08-04: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Disability Amendment Bill 2022
2022-08-04: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Early Childhood Legislation Amendment Bill 2022
2022-08-04: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Justice Legislation Amendment (Sexual Offences and Other Matters) Bill 2022
2022-08-04: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Major Crime and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Bill 2022
2022-08-04: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Mental Health and Wellbeing Bill 2022
2022-08-04: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Monitoring of Places of Detention by the United Nations Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (OPCAT) Bill 2022
2022-08-04: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Multicultural Victoria Amendment (Independence) Bill 2022
2022-08-04: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Health Legislation Amendment (Conscientious Objection) Bill 2022
2022-08-02: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Justice Legislation Amendment (Police and Other Matters) Bill 2022
2022-08-02: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Planning and Environment Amendment (Wake Up to Climate Change) Bill 2022
2022-08-02: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Children and Health Legislation Amendment (Statement of Recognition and Other Matters) Bill 2022
2022-06-23: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Firearms Amendment Bill 2022
2022-06-22: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission Amendment (Facilitating Timely Reporting) Bill 2022
2022-06-22: This bill was voted against and will not be discussed any more (Defeated).
Environment Legislation Amendment (Circular Economy and Other Matters) Bill 2022
2022-06-08: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Meat Industry Amendment (Rabbit Farms) Bill 2021
2022-06-08: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Casino and Liquor Legislation Amendment Bill 2022
2022-05-25: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Education Legislation Amendment (Adult and Community Education and Other Matters) Bill 2022
2022-05-25: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Firefighters' Presumptive Rights Compensation Legislation Amendment Bill 2022
2022-05-25: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Sustainable Forests Timber Amendment (Timber Harvesting Safety Zones) Bill 2022
2022-05-25: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Appropriation (2022-2023) Bill 2022
2022-05-12: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Appropriation (Parliament 2022-2023) Bill 2022
2022-05-12: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Child Employment Amendment Bill 2022
2022-05-12: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Summary Offences Amendment (Nazi Symbol Prohibition) Bill 2022
2022-05-12: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
State Taxation and Treasury Legislation Amendment Bill 2022
2022-05-11: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Road Safety Legislation Amendment Bill 2022
2022-04-07: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Transport Legislation Amendment (Port Reforms and Other Matters) Bill 2022
2022-04-07: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Victims of Crime (Financial Assistance Scheme) Bill 2022
2022-04-07: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Agriculture Legislation Amendment Bill 2022
2022-04-06: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Justice Legislation Amendment Bill 2022
2022-04-06: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Wildlife Amendment (Duck Hunting) Bill 2022
2022-03-23: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Victoria Police Amendment Bill 2022
2022-03-11: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Conservation, Forests and Lands Amendment Bill 2022
2022-03-10: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Justice Legislation Amendment (Trial by Judge Alone and Other Matters) Bill 2022
2022-03-10: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Amendment (Decriminalisation of Possession and Use of Drugs of Dependence) Bill 2022
2022-03-09: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Gambling and Liquor Legislation Amendment Bill 2022
2022-03-09: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Human Rights and Housing Legislation Amendment (Ending Homelessness) Bill 2022
2022-03-09: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Justice Legislation Amendment (Fines Reform and Other Matters) Bill 2022
2022-03-09: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Puffing Billy Railway Bill 2022
2022-03-09: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Stray Animals Must be Scanned for Microchips and Returned to Owners or Council Facility Faster
Domestic Animals Amendment (Reuniting Pets and Other Matters) Bill 2021
2022-03-01: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Sex Work Decriminalisation Bill 2021
2022-03-01: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Ban On Using Package Deals To Hide Ticket Scalping; Major Event Websites Must List Authorised Ticket Sellers
Major Events Legislation Amendment (Unauthorised Ticket Packages and Other Matters) Bill 2021
2022-03-01: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Service Victoria Will Do More Things
Service Victoria Amendment Bill 2021
2022-03-01: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Road Safety Amendment (Hoon Events) Bill 2021
2022-02-23: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Racing Amendment Bill 2021
2022-02-15: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Justice Legislation Amendment (Criminal Procedure Disclosure and Other Matters) Bill 2021
2022-02-15: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Alpine Resorts Legislation Amendment Bill 2022
2022-02-10: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Public Health and Wellbeing Amendment Bill 2022
2022-02-09: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Tighter Regulation of Casino and Gambling Industry; Creation of a new Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission
Casino and Gambling Legislation Amendment Bill 2021
2021-12-14: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
New Container Deposit Scheme; More Obligations on Councils to Provide Waste and Recycling Management; New Role called Head of Recycling Victoria; More Mandated Info Collection on Waste Management
Circular Economy (Waste Reduction and Recycling) Bill 2021
2021-12-14: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Removal of Religious Exemptions from Equal Opportunity Laws - Religious Schools Cannot Refuse to Employ Staff Because Of Their Beliefs, Identity or Life Choices
Equal Opportunity (Religious Exceptions) Amendment Bill 2021
2021-12-14: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Vic Premier Can Declare Pandemic Then Make Rules Without Parliamentary Oversight, Indefinitely
Public Health and Wellbeing Amendment (Pandemic Management) Bill 2021
2021-12-07: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Harsher Penalties for Trespassers on Farms for Violating Biosecurity Rules
Livestock Management Amendment (Animal Activism) Bill 2021
2021-12-02: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Health Legislation Amendment (Quality and Safety ) Bill 2021
2021-12-01: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Regulatory Legislation Amendment (Reform) Bill 2021
2021-12-01: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Special Investigator Bill 2021
2021-11-30: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Victorian Collaborative Centre for Mental Health and Wellbeing Bill 2021
2021-11-30: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Abolition of Dry Areas; Legalised Online and Takeaway Alcohol Sales
Liquor Control Reform Amendment Bill 2021
2021-11-09: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
No More Logging in State Forests
Forests Legislation Amendment (Compliance and Enforcement) Bill 2019
2021-10-12: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Mental Health Amendment (Counsellors) Bill 2021
2021-10-06: This bill was voted against and will not be discussed any more (Defeated).
Occupational Health and Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2021
2021-09-21: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Education and Training Reform Amendment (Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership) Bill 2021
2021-09-14: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Energy Legislation Amendment Bill 2021
2021-09-14: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Police Informants Royal Commission Implementation Monitor Bill 2021
2021-09-14: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Stricter Standards and an Accreditation Scheme for First Aid and Non-Emergency Transport Providers
Non-Emergency Patient Transport Amendment Bill 2021
2021-08-10: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Tightened up rules for Bus Safety standards; Learner Drivers; Company Cars; Alcohol Interlocks (also some typo fixes and administrative changes)
Transport Legislation Miscellaneous Amendments Bill 2021
2021-08-10: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Energy Legislation Amendment (Energy Fairness) Bill 2021
2021-08-10: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal and Other Acts Amendment (Federal Jurisdiction and Other Matters) Bill 2021
2021-08-10: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Public Health and Wellbeing Amendment (Greater Transparency and Accountability) Bill 2021
2021-08-04: This bill was voted against and will not be discussed any more (Defeated).
Adjustments to Cooperate With Government Offshore Petrol/Greenhouse Gas Storage Which Overlaps Victorian Waters
Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage (Cross-boundary Greenhouse Gas Titles and Other Matters) Amendment Bill 2021
2021-06-28: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Crack Down on Child Safety Standards - More Enforcement, Public Can Report Possible Abuse More Easily
Child Wellbeing and Safety (Child Safe Standards Compliance and Enforcement) Amendment Bill 2021
2021-06-28: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Education and Training Reform Amendment (Protection of School Communities) Bill 2021
2021-06-28: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Mutual Recognition (Victoria) Amendment Bill 2021
2021-06-28: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Increase in Betting Tax, More Money Paid to Racing Industry
Gambling Regulation Amendment (Wagering and Betting Tax) Bill 2021
2021-06-16: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Victorian State Budget 2021/2022
Appropriation (2021-2022) Bill 2021
2021-06-16: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Parliament Budget 2021-2022
Appropriation (Parliament 2021-2022) Bill 2021
2021-06-16: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Creation of New Mental Health Levy on Large Company Payrolls; Stamp Duty Concessions to Help Developers Sell Houses; Less Payroll Tax for Small Business
State Taxation and Mental Health Acts Amendment Bill 2021
2021-06-16: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Introduction of a Distance-Based Charge (Tax) for Electric Vehicles; Removal of Rego Fees Concession for Hybrid Cars
Zero and Low Emission Vehicle Distance-based Charge Bill 2021
2021-06-01: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Clients Can Collect Extra Needles, Naloxone From Injecting Rooms For Friends
Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Amendment Bill 2020
2021-05-18: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Domestic Abusers Can Lose the Right to Make Decisions About the Grave of Their Victim
Cemeteries and Crematoria Amendment Bill 2021
2021-05-18: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Industrial Relations Legislation Amendment Bill 2021
2021-05-11: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Creation of new Arbitration Pathway for Disputing WorkCover Decisions - ACCS Can Make Binding Decisions If Resolution Not Reached
Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Amendment (Arbitration) Bill 2021
2021-05-11: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Creation of a Spent Convictions Scheme
Spent Convictions Bill 2020
2021-03-30: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Stricter Entry Requirements for Teaching (ATAR, Personal Attributes) and Evidence-Based Recruiting Rules
Education and Training Reform Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2020
2021-03-23: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Better Protection for Heritage Buildings; Government Planning Documents and Hearings to be Moved Online; Less Government Liability for Compensation related to Public Land;
Planning and Environment Amendment Bill 2021
2021-03-23: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Court and Fines Procedural Changes Introduced During COVID to be Extended or Permanent; Anti-Corruption Commission (IBAC) Changes to be made permanent;
Justice Legislation Amendment (System Enhancements and Other Matters) Bill 2021
2021-03-23: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Fracking and Coal Seam Gas Ban Now Written Into Victorian Constitution
Constitution Amendment (Fracking Ban) Bill 2020
2021-03-16: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Clarifications - VCAA Can Still Employ Casuals To Mark VCE Exams; Law Only Refers To Actual Qualified Teachers as Early Childhood Teachers
Education and Training Reform Amendment Bill 2020
2021-03-16: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
State of Emergency Extension to 16 Dec 2021
Public Health and Wellbeing Amendment (State of Emergency Extension) Bill 2021
2021-03-10: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Public Drunkenness To No Longer Be Illegal
Summary Offences Amendment (Decriminalisation of Public Drunkenness) Bill 2020
2021-03-02: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Tighter Rules for Management of Residential Owners Corporations
Owners Corporations and Other Acts Amendment Bill 2019
2021-02-23: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Workplace Compensation to Include Workplace-Caused Mental Injury
Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Amendment (Provisional Payments) Bill 2020
2021-02-23: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Counselling for Gender Identity or Sexuality to be Affirmation Only, No Questioning Underlying Issues; Punisment to be Fine up to $100,000 or 10 Years Jail; Parents May Not Object to Sterilising Hormones for Minors, Nor Affirm Biological Gender
Change or Suppression (Conversion) Practices Prohibition Bill 2020
2021-02-16: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Changes Related to Easier Gambling Licenses; Residential Tenancies; Working with Children and Victims of Crime
Consumer and Other Acts Miscellaneous Amendments Bill 2020
2021-02-09: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Wind Farm Noise Complaints to be Handled by the EPA, not Local Councils
Public Health and Wellbeing Amendment Bill 2020
2021-02-09: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
2020/2021 Victorian Budget
Appropriation (2020-2021) Bill 2020
2020-12-15: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Parliament Budget (Victoria) 2020-2021
Appropriation (Parliament 2020-2021) Bill 2020
2020-12-15: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Decrease of Some Stamp Duty; Increase of Duty on Sheep, Goat Carcases; Abolition of Special Land Tax; Land Tax Exemption for Non Racing Clubs;
State Taxation Acts Amendment Bill 2020
2020-12-15: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Anyone Quarantined after 7 Dec 2020 Pays For Quarantine Costs Themselves
Public Health and Wellbeing Amendment (Quarantine Fees) Bill 2020
2020-12-09: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Specialist Drug Courts Rolled Out to Country Areas
Justice Legislation Amendment (Drug Court and Other Matters) Bill 2020
2020-12-08: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Easier Permissions for Preparation Treatment/Pathology Prior To Organ Donation
Human Tissue Amendment Bill 2020
2020-12-08: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
National Park Boundary Changes; New Parks; More Waterfront Campsites
Parks and Crown Land Legislation Amendment Bill 2019
2020-12-01: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Marine Safety Amendment (Better Boating Fund) Bill 2020
2020-12-01: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Minister for Climate Change Can Now Make Rules About Energy Licenses Which Override Essential Services Commission Rules
Energy Legislation Amendment (Licence Conditions) Bill 2020
2020-12-01: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
No Transferring Food Premises Rego To New Owners Anymore; More Fees; Plus Other Minor Changes
Food Amendment Bill 2020
2020-12-01: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Transport Omnibus Bill: More Fines and Confiscations (Related to Hoon Cars, Rural Railway Crossings, Tow Trucks, Mobility Scooters, Alcohol Interlocks, Flatbed Trucks)
Transport Legislation Amendment Bill 2020
2020-12-01: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Slight Increase in Nurse to Patient Ratios, Additional Ward Nursing Supervisors and Reclassification of Warrnambool Hospital
Safe Patient Care (Nurse to Patient and Midwife to Patient Ratios) Amendment Bill 2020
2020-11-17: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Justice Legislation Amendment (Supporting Victims and Other Matters) Bill 2020
2020-11-17: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
VRQA to Regulate Boarding Schools, Implement Child Safe Standards
Education and Training Reform Amendment (Regulation of Student Accommodation) Bill 2020
2020-11-04: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
New Organisation Called "Cladding Safety Victoria" to Help Pay For and Fix Cladding
Cladding Safety Victoria Bill 2020
2020-11-04: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Public Housing, Disability Housing and Retirement Villages Changes
Consumer Legislation Amendment Bill 2020
2020-11-04: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Worker Screening Bill 2020
2020-11-04: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
(Not-the-Nation Building Authority) Creation of a Secretary for Project Development
Project Development and Construction Management Amendment Bill 2020
2020-10-27: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
PSOs To Be Deployed More Widely; Sheriff to Serve Family Violence Orders; Updates to CFA Stations Being Transferred to FRV
Police and Emergency Legislation Amendment Bill 2020
2020-10-27: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Gas and Electricity Regulations To Align With Financial Year Not Calendar Year
National Energy Legislation Amendment Bill 2020
2020-10-20: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
COVID-19 Omnibus (Emergency Measures) and Other Acts Amendment Bill 2020
2020-10-20: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Landlords can pass some charges on to commercial retail tenants
Retail Leases Amendment Bill 2019
2020-09-22: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
COVID-19 Commercial and Residential Tenancies Legislation Amendment (Extension) Bill 2020
2020-09-22: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
6 Month State of Emergency Extension
Public Health and Wellbeing Amendment (State of Emergency Extension and Other Matters) Bill 2020
2020-09-08: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Justice System Changes Omnibus Bill
Justice Legislation Miscellaneous Amendments Bill 2019
2020-06-30: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Tougher Mandatory Jail Time For Harming Emergency Services Workers, Less Exemptions
Sentencing Amendment (Emergency Worker Harm) Bill 2020
2020-06-30: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Creation of Great Ocean Road Parks Authority
Great Ocean Road and Environs Protection Bill 2019
2020-06-23: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
12 Month Extension to Petrol Exploration and Production Being Put On Hold; Produced LNG Must Be Offered For Sale Domestically First
Petroleum Legislation Amendment Bill 2020
2020-06-23: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Creation of Wage Inspectorate and New Wage Theft Offences
Wage Theft Bill 2020
2020-06-23: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Harsher Jail Terms for Murder by Firearm
Crimes Amendment (Manslaughter and Related Offences) Bill 2020
2020-06-10: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
IVF/ Surrogacy Allowed for Patients with History of Child Abuse
Assisted Reproductive Treatment Amendment Bill 2020
2020-06-10: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Clarifications to Disability Worker Registration Rules
Disability Service Safeguards Amendment Bill 2020
2020-06-10: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
North East Tollway (Ring Road to Eastern Fwy, coming in 2027)
North East Link Bill 2020
2020-06-10: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Temporary Budget (so actual budget debates can be delayed by 6 mths)
Appropriation (Interim) Bill 2020
2020-04-28: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Funding to Keep Parliament, IBAC and Vic Ombudsman Running
Appropriation (Parliament) (Interim) Bill 2020
2020-04-28: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Bushfire Tax Relief and Regional First Home Owner Grant 1yr Extension
State Taxation Acts Amendment (Relief Measures) Bill 2020
2020-04-28: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
COVID-19 Omnibus (Emergency Measures) Bill 2020
2020-04-24: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
(introduced but details will not be published until 2nd reading is passed)
Road Safety Road Rules 2017 (Overtaking Bicycles) Bill 2020
2020-04-23: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
(introduced 23-april-2020 but details will not be published until 2nd reading has been passed)
Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation (COVID-19 Protection) Amendment Bill 2020
2020-04-23: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Simplified Standardised Local Council Rules, Voting and Structure
Local Government Bill 2019
2020-03-24: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Mandatory Vaccinations for All Nurses (inc Aged Care Nurses), Doctors and Paramedics
Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Bill 2020
2020-03-24: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
The Relevant Minister can Waive Federal Standards for Electricity Transmission Lines to Get Them Built Faster
National Electricity (Victoria) Amendment Bill 2020
2020-03-24: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Whittlesea City Council to be Sacked
Local Government (Whittlesea City Council) Bill 2020
2020-03-20: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Immediate Licence Suspension for Excessive Speed or Causing Death or Maiming
Road Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2019
2020-03-17: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Energy Safety Legislation Amendment (Victorian Energy Safety Commission and Other Matters) Bill 2019
2020-02-25: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Anti-Phoenixing Restrictions on Building Registration; EPA Amendment tweaks
Building and Environment Protection Legislation Amendment Bill 2019
2020-02-25: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Public Sector Employment Gender Equality Rules
Gender Equality Bill 2019
2020-02-25: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Sacking of Casey Council
Local Government (Casey City Council) Bill 2020
2020-02-19: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
New Environmental Levy On Developing Bushland
Melbourne Strategic Assessment (Environment Mitigation Levy) Bill 2019
2020-02-11: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Permanently Reserved Land in Frankston, Camberwell, Geelong and Coleraine to be reversed to allow for new arrangements
Land (Revocation of Reservations) Bill 2019
2019-12-03: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Streamlined Dispute Resolution (Consumer contracts, domestic building); Rental Tenancy law clarifications (DHHS, pets, solar); Less Charity Fundraiser Paperwork; Confidentiality for Sex Workers Register
Consumer Legislation Amendment Bill 2019
2019-12-03: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
VicRoads and PTV Merger
Transport Legislation Amendment Bill 2019
2019-12-03: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Mega Penalties for Companies and Directors When Anyone Killed Onsite Due To Negligence, Employees Exempt
Workplace Safety Legislation Amendment (Workplace Manslaughter and Other Matters) Bill 2019
2019-12-03: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
More Authority for VBA to Fix Flammable External Cladding
Building Amendment (Cladding Rectification) Bill 2019
2019-11-19: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Justice Legislation Amendment (Serious Offenders and Other Matters) Bill 2019
2019-11-19: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Removal of Property Tax Exemption for Farmers
State Taxation Acts Further Amendment Bill 2019
2019-11-19: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Original Evidence Can Be Re-used in Appeal Hearings; Further Chances to Appeal in Some Cases
Justice Legislation Amendment (Criminal Appeals) Bill 2019
2019-11-19: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Planning and Environment Amendment (Local Democracy) Bill 2019
2019-11-13: This bill was voted against and will not be discussed any more (Defeated).
Agriculture Omnibus Bill (Camel milk, Broiler chickens production; Pest Management; Hemp farming; Commercial Fishing; Hunting Management; Livestock Disease Control; Melbourne Market; Mobile Abattoirs; Potato disease; Vet fines)
Primary Industries Legislation Amendment Bill 2019
2019-11-06: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Rail Safety Law Restructure
Rail Safety Legislation Amendment (National Services Delivery and Related Reforms) Bill 2019
2019-11-06: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Target: 50 percent Renewable Energy by 2030
Renewable Energy (Jobs and Investment) Amendment Bill 2019
2019-11-06: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
More Red Tape for Occasional Care Providers
Children's Services Amendment Bill 2019
2019-11-06: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Harsher Penalties for Not Being Careful with Dangerous Goods
Dangerous Goods Amendment (Penalty Reform) Bill 2019
2019-11-06: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
More Road Safety Camera Info Sharing; PSOs empowered to execute arrest warrants; Police Lost Property Hold Time Reduced
Police Legislation Amendment (Road Safety Camera Commissioner and Other Matters) Bill 2019
2019-11-06: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Politician Pay Rise and More Super for Emergency Services
Superannuation Legislation Amendment Bill 2019
2019-10-22: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Marine and Fisheries Legislation Amendment Bill 2019
2019-10-22: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Legalisation of Medical Cannabis AND Ban on Tobacco Sponsorship; Increased Psych Data Sharing
Health Legislation Amendment and Repeal Bill 2019
2019-10-22: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Jail Terms for Farm Trespass and Interfering with Animal Operations
Crimes Amendment (Trespass) Bill 2019
2019-10-16: This bill was voted against and will not be discussed any more (Defeated).
Owner Drivers and Forestry Contractors Amendment Bill 2019
2019-09-17: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Rules Regulating Lawyers - Standardised Across States (Vic, NSW so far)
Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Amendment Bill 2019
2019-09-17: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Clear Mine Rehabilitation Guidelines; Creation of Mine Land Rehabilitation Authority
Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Amendment Bill 2019
2019-09-17: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Seal of Confession No Longer Legal Excuse for Not Reporting Child Abuse
Children Legislation Amendment Bill 2019
2019-09-17: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Public Administration Amendment Bill 2019
2019-09-11: This bill was voted against and will not be discussed any more (Defeated).
Grand Final Day to be a Public Holiday
Public Holidays Amendment Bill 2019
2019-09-10: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Protect Endangered Species and Prevent Extinction
Flora and Fauna Guarantee Amendment Bill 2019
2019-09-10: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Stricter Anti-Plastic Bag Laws
Environment Protection Amendment Bill 2019
2019-09-10: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Revenue Raising Engineering Registration Scheme
Professional Engineers Registration Bill 2019
2019-09-03: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Sex on Birth Certificate No Longer Required To Reflect Biological Sex
Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Amendment Bill 2019
2019-09-03: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Ex Partner Consent No Longer Required for IVF
Assisted Reproductive Treatment Amendment (Consent) Bill 2019
2019-08-27: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Changes to Essential Services Commission Appeals Handling, Chairperson Now Appointed by Minister, ESC Purpose and Next Review Deadline Set
Essential Services Commission Amendment (Governance, Procedural and Administrative Improvements) Bill 2019
2019-08-20: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Aboriginal Water Use Input and Harsher Penalties for Water Rights Violation
Water and Catchment Legislation Amendment Bill 2019
2019-08-20: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Easier HIV Testing
Public Health and Wellbeing Amendment Bill 2019
2019-08-20: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Abolition of paid CFA staff, Creation of Fire Rescue Victoria, and Compensation for Firefighters
Firefighters' Presumptive Rights Compensation and Fire Services Legislation Amendment (Reform) Bill 2019
2019-07-02: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
NDIS Transition Arrangements
Disability (National Disability Insurance Scheme Transition) Amendment Bill 2019
2019-06-25: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Dismissal of Whole South Gippsland Shire Council
Local Government (South Gippsland Shire Council) Bill 2019
2019-06-21: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
State Taxation Acts Amendment Bill 2019
2019-06-18: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
2019-2020 Victorian Budget
Appropriation (2019-2020) Bill 2019
2019-06-12: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
2019-2020 Vic Parliament Budget
Appropriation (Parliament 2019-2020) Bill 2019
2019-06-12: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Audit Amendment Bill 2018
2019-06-04: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Sale of Land Amendment Bill 2019
2019-06-04: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Improvements to Adult Guardianship Orders (2nd Attempt which Passed)
Guardianship and Administration Bill 2018
2019-06-04: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Fair Work (Commonwealth Powers) Amendment Bill 2018
2019-05-07: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Open Courts and Other Acts Amendment Bill 2019
2019-05-07: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Major Transport Projects Facilitation Amendment Bill 2019
2019-05-07: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Division of Roads Funding; Vicroads To Manage Alcohol Interlocks; Slacker Fatigue Management for Some Bus Drivers; Permit Changes for Oversize Vehicles Crossing Tracks; Conditions of Travel On P.T. Now Set By Transport For Victoria
Transport Legislation Amendment (Better Roads Victoria and Other Amendments) Bill 2018
2019-03-26: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Introduction of Government Determined Default Energy Price (Price Fixing)
Energy Legislation Amendment (Victorian Default Offer) Bill 2019
2019-03-26: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
West Gate Tunnel Tolling Rules
West Gate Tunnel (Truck Bans and Traffic Management) Bill 2019
2019-03-26: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Creation of Independent Pay Review Tribunal; Additional Staff for Parliamentarians
Victorian Independent Remuneration Tribunal and Improving Parliamentary Standards Bill 2019
2019-03-19: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Harsher Penalties for Threatening Police, Trafficking Synthetic Drugs; Changes to Gun Laws
Justice Legislation Amendment (Police and Other Matters) Bill 2019
2019-03-13: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Abolishment of some Committees and Updates to chairperson pay rates
Parliamentary Committees Amendment Bill 2019
2019-03-13: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Failed first attempt: Anti Corruption Commission Tweaks (Pakula version)
Integrity and Accountability Legislation Amendment (Public Interest Disclosures, Oversight and Independence) Bill 2018
2019-03-05: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
(passed) Public Interest Disclosures bill attempt 2, Hennessy version
Integrity and Accountability Legislation Amendment (Public Interest Disclosures, Oversight and Independence) Bill 2018
2019-03-05: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Increase in Required Staffing Ratios for Nurses and Midwives (Public Sector Only)
Safe Patient Care (Nurse to Patient and Midwife to Patient Ratios) Amendment Bill 2018
2019-02-26: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Denial of Parole to Russell Street Bomber
Corrections Amendment (Parole) Bill 2016
2018-10-30: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Protecting Volunteer Firefighters
Country Fire Authority Amendment (Protecting Volunteer Firefighters) Bill 2016
2018-10-30: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Crimes (Mental Impairment and Unfitness to be Tried) Amendment Bill 2016
2018-10-30: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Amendment (Pilot Medically Supervised Injecting Centre) Bill 2017
2018-10-30: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Fair Work (Commonwealth Powers) Amendment Bill 2017
2018-10-30: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Firearms Amendment (Advertising) Bill 2017
2018-10-30: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Game Management Authority Amendment Bill 2017
2018-10-30: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Outlaw pro-life support/stands at abortion clinics
Public Health and Wellbeing Amendment (Safe Access) Bill 2015
2018-10-30: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Rules for Rideshare Providers (like Lyft, Uber)
Ridesharing Bill 2016
2018-10-30: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Fixing Bill Typos
Statute Law Revision Bill 2017
2018-10-30: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Legalisation of Begging
Summary Offences Amendment (Begging or Gathering Alms) Bill 2016
2018-10-30: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Transparency in Government Bill 2015
2018-10-30: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Upholding Australian Values (Protecting Our Flags) Bill 2015
2018-10-30: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Water and Catchment Legislation Amendment Bill 2017
2018-10-30: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Agriculture Omnibus Bill 2017 (camel milk, mobile abbatoirs, fishing and hunting)
Primary Industries Legislation Amendment Bill 2017
2018-10-30: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Greater Transparency in Government Spending
Audit Amendment Bill 2017
2018-10-30: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Appointment of Committee to Determine Politicians and Public Servant Wages
Victorian Independent Remuneration Tribunal and Improving Parliamentary Standards Bill 2017
2018-10-30: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Departmental Accounts Overhaul
Financial Management and Constitution Acts Amendment Bill 2017
2018-10-30: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Public Health and Wellbeing Amendment (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2015
2018-10-30: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Engineers Registration Bill 2018
2018-10-30: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Improvements to Adult Guardianship Orders (First attempt which lapsed)
Guardianship and Administration Bill 2018
2018-10-30: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Crimes Amendment (Unlicensed Drivers) Bill 2018
2018-10-30: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Flora and Fauna Guarantee Amendment Bill 2018
2018-10-30: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Justice Legislation (Police and Other Matters) Bill 2018
2018-10-30: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Local Government Bill 2018
2018-10-30: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Public Administration Amendment (Public Sector Redundancies and Other Matters) Bill 2018
2018-10-30: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Toll Fine Enforcement Bill 2018
2018-10-30: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Justice Legislation Amendment (Unlawful Association and Criminal Appeals) Bill 2018
2018-10-30: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Owner Drivers and Forestry Contractors Amendment Bill 2018
2018-10-30: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Children, Youth and Families Amendment (Youth Offender Compliance) Bill 2018
2018-10-30: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Amendment Bill 2018
2018-10-30: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Open Courts and Other Acts Amendment Bill 2018
2018-10-30: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Essential Services Commission (Governance, Procedural and Administrative Improvements) Amendment Bill 2018
2018-10-30: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Sale of Land Amendment Bill 2018
2018-10-30: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Corrections Amendment (Adult Parole Board) Bill 2018
2018-10-30: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Crimes and Sentencing Amendment (Bus Drivers) Bill 2018
2018-10-30: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Audit Amendment Bill 2017
2018-10-30: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.
Mandatory Jail for Emergency Worker Assault, Carjacking or home invasion with less possible excuses
Justice Legislation Miscellaneous Amendment Bill 2018
2018-09-25: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Treasury and Finance Legislation Amendment Bill 2018
2018-09-25: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Building Amendment (Registration of Building Trades and Other Matters) Bill 2018
2018-09-25: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Gambling Regulation Amendment (Wagering and Betting) Bill 2018
2018-09-25: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Electricity Safety Amendment (Electrical Equipment Safety Scheme) Bill 2018
2018-09-18: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Long Service Benefits Portability Bill 2018
2018-09-18: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
AirBnB can be banned from Body Corporate premises
Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill 2018
2018-09-18: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Prevention of Family Violence Bill 2018
2018-09-11: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Victims and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2018
2018-09-11: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Forests (Wood Pulp Agreement) Repeal Bill 2018
2018-09-05: This bill was voted against and will not be discussed any more (Defeated).
Residential Tenancies Amendment (Long-term Tenancy Agreements) Bill 2017
2018-08-28: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Environment Protection Amendment Bill 2018
2018-08-28: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Disability Service Safeguards Bill 2018
2018-08-28: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Emergency Management Legislation Amendment Bill 2018
2018-08-21: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Racing Amendment (Integrity and Disciplinary Structures) Bill 2018
2018-08-21: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
New Fines and New Rules Against Having Parties In AirBNB (etc) Apartments
Owners Corporations Amendment (Short-stay Accommodation) Bill 2016
2018-08-14: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Justice Legislation Amendment (Family Violence Protection and Other Matters) Bill 2018
2018-08-14: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Victorian Industry Participation Policy (Local Jobs First) Amendment Bill 2018
2018-08-14: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Container Deposit Scheme
Environment Protection Amendment (Container Deposit Scheme) Bill 2018
2018-08-08: This bill was voted against and will not be discussed any more (Defeated).
VIT and WWCC Rule Harmonisation and Changes to School, Uni, VRQA and VIT administration rules
Education Legislation Amendment (Victorian Institute of Teaching, TAFE and Other Matters) Bill 2018
2018-08-07: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Justice Legislation Amendment (Terrorism) Bill 2018
2018-08-07: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Political Donation Transparency, Early Voting and Vote Counting Changes
Electoral Legislation Amendment Bill 2018
2018-07-31: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
No Parole for Cop Killers aka Keep Craig Minogue in Jail
Corrections Amendment (Parole) Bill 2018
2018-07-31: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Firearms Amendment (Silencers) Bill 2018
2018-07-25: This bill was voted against and will not be discussed any more (Defeated).
Creating an Aboriginal Treaty Organisation
Advancing the Treaty Process with Aboriginal Victorians Bill 2018
2018-07-03: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Advancing the Treaty Process with Aboriginal Victorians Bill 2018
2018-07-03: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Advancing the Treaty Process with Aboriginal Victorians Bill 2018
2018-07-03: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Coastal Management Amalgamation
Marine and Coastal Bill 2017
2018-06-26: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Labour Hire Agency Mandatory Licensing Bill & Commissioner
Labour Hire Licensing Bill 2017
2018-06-26: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Appropriation (2018-2019) Bill 2018
2018-06-26: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Serious Offenders Bill 2018
2018-06-26: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Appropriation (2018-2019) Bill 2018
2018-06-26: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Appropriation (Parliament 2018-2019) Bill 2018
2018-06-19: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Liquor and Gambling Legislation Amendment Bill 2018
2018-06-13: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse (Commonwealth Powers) Bill 2018
2018-06-13: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
State Taxation Acts Amendment Bill 2018
2018-06-13: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Parks Victoria Bill 2018
2018-06-05: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Legal Identity of Defendants (Organisational Child Abuse) Bill 2018
2018-06-05: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Safeguards for offshore petrol and gas permit holders
Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Amendment Bill 2017
2018-05-29: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Rules to Limit Urban Sprawl
Planning and Environment Amendment (Distinctive Areas and Landscapes) Bill 2017
2018-05-29: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Transgender Marriage and More Accessible Courts
Justice Legislation Amendment (Access to Justice) Bill 2018
2018-05-29: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Long Service Leave Law Changes
Long Service Leave Bill 2017
2018-05-15: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Creation of Service Victoria
Service Victoria Bill 2017
2018-05-15: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Ban Ticket Scalping and Repeal Tourism Victoria Act 1992
Major Events Legislation Amendment (Ticket Scalping and Other Matters) Bill 2017
2018-05-15: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Creation of Child-Link Database
Children Legislation Amendment (Information Sharing) Bill 2017
2018-04-10: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Less Red Tape for Volunteer Firefighters Claiming WorkCover
Firefighters' Presumptive Rights Compensation and Fire Services Legislation Amendment (Reform) Bill 2017
2018-03-30: This bill was voted against and will not be discussed any more (Defeated).
Gambling Advertising Restrictions
Gambling Legislation Amendment Bill 2017
2018-03-14: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Minister for Racing to take over appointing Racing Victoria Board
Racing Amendment (Modernisation) Bill 2017
2018-03-14: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Charities Amendment (Charitable Purpose) Bill 2018
2018-03-07: This bill was withdrawn by the person who introduced it and will not be discussed.
Modernisation of Oaths and Affirmations Law
Oaths and Affirmations Bill 2017
2018-02-27: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Planning and Environment Amendment (Public Land Contributions) Bill 2017
2018-02-27: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Tighter regulations requiring kids to be vaccinated
Health and Child Wellbeing Legislation Amendment Bill 2017
2018-02-27: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Legal Fully Autopiloted Car Trials
Road Safety Amendment (Automated Vehicles) Bill 2017
2018-02-27: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Changes to Bail Laws Preventing Bail Being Granted for Serious Subsequent Offences (Unless the subject is Aboriginal or a Child)
Bail Amendment (Stage Two) Bill 2017
2018-02-27: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Measures to help victim witnesses
Justice Legislation Amendment (Victims) Bill 2017
2018-02-27: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Better Workers Compensation for Jockeys, and Removal of TAC Medical Excess Threshold
Compensation Legislation Amendment Bill 2017
2018-02-13: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Creation of Firearms Prohibition Orders; Paintball Markers are deemed Cat A Firearms; Jail Term for Drive-By Shooting of Buildings
Firearms Amendment Bill 2017
2018-02-13: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Oscars Law: Ban Puppy Farms
Domestic Animals Amendment (Puppy Farms and Pet Shops) Bill 2016
2017-12-20: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Taxi/Uber regulations reform
Commercial Passenger Vehicle Industry Amendment (Further Reforms) Bill 2017
2017-12-19: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Changes to prison and parole rules
Corrections Legislation Further Amendment Bill 2017
2017-12-19: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Anti-Ramming of Police (and other emergency) Vehicles Law
Crimes Legislation Amendment (Protection of Emergency Workers and Others) Bill 2017
2017-12-19: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
A Supervised Injecting Room Trial
Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Amendment (Medically Supervised Injecting Centre) Bill 2017
2017-12-19: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Tax law changes
State Taxation Acts Further Amendment Bill 2017
2017-12-19: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Harsher Penalties for Driving Offences (Speed, Drugs)
Transport Legislation Amendment (Road Safety, Rail and Other Matters) Bill 2017
2017-12-19: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Extension of Gambling Licenses
Gambling Regulation Amendment (Gaming Machine Arrangements) Bill 2017
2017-12-12: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Leniency Provisions for Family Violence Victims who are Fined; Administrative Amendments for Enforcement of Fines and Collection
Fines Reform Amendment Bill 2017
2017-12-05: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Creation of a Chief Data Officer to analyse internal generic data within the state government
Victorian Data Sharing Bill 2017
2017-12-05: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Voluntary Euthanasia
Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2017
2017-12-05: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Creation of a Caulfield Racecource Reserve Trust
Caulfield Racecourse Reserve Bill 2017
2017-11-22: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Introduction of Police Body Worn Camera and IPad Recording
Justice Legislation Amendment (Body-worn Cameras and Other Matters) Bill 2017
2017-11-08: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Ports and Marine Legislation Amendment Bill 2017
2017-11-08: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Renewable Energy (Jobs and Investment) Bill 2017
2017-11-08: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Serious Sex Offenders (Detention and Supervision) Amendment (Governance) Bill 2017
2017-11-08: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Establishment of a Prescription Tracking Database
Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Amendment (Real-time Prescription Monitoring) Bill 2017
2017-10-24: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Environment Protection Bill 2017
2017-10-24: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Health Legislation Amendment (Quality and Safety) Bill 2017
2017-10-24: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Parks and Crown Land Legislation Amendment Bill 2017
2017-10-24: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Children and Justice Legislation Amendment (Youth Justice Reform) Bill 2017
2017-09-26: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Domestic Animals Amendment (Restricted Breed Dogs) Bill 2017
2017-09-26: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Justice Legislation Amendment (Protective Services Officers and Other Matters) Bill 2017
2017-09-26: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Owner Drivers and Forestry Contractors Amendment Bill 2016
2017-09-26: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Minor Wording Changes to Housing Affordability, Windfarms and Building Regulations
Planning and Building Legislation Amendment (Housing Affordability and Other Matters) Bill 2017
2017-09-26: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
WorkSafe Legislation Amendment Bill 2017
2017-09-26: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Yarra River Protection (Wilip-gin Birrarung murron) Bill 2017
2017-09-26: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Changes to Default Inheritance Rules
Administration and Probate and Other Acts Amendment (Succession and Related Matters) Bill 2016
2017-09-19: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Land Legislation Amendment Bill 2017
2017-09-19: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Prohibition of the Sale, Advertising or Making of Psychoactive Substances
Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Miscellaneous Amendment Bill 2017
2017-09-12: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Jury Directions and Other Acts Amendment Bill 2017
2017-08-29: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Justice Legislation Amendment (Court Security, Juries and Other Matters) Bill 2017
2017-08-29: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Public Administration Amendment (Public Sector Communication Standards) Bill 2016
2017-08-29: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Local Government (Central Goldfields Shire Council) Bill 2017
2017-08-25: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Commercial Passenger Vehicle Industry Bill 2017
2017-08-22: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Corrections Legislation Miscellaneous Amendment Bill 2017
2017-08-15: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Crimes Legislation Amendment (Public Order) Bill 2017
2017-08-15: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Disability Amendment Bill 2017
2017-08-15: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Sentencing Amendment (Sentencing Standards) Bill 2017
2017-08-15: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
NSW Budget 2017
Appropriation (2017-2018) Bill 2017
2017-06-27: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
VIC Parliament Budget 2017
Appropriation (Parliament 2017-2018) Bill 2017
2017-06-27: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Bail Amendment (Stage One) Bill 2017
2017-06-27: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Parliamentary Budget Officer Bill 2016
2017-06-27: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
State Taxation Acts Amendment Bill 2017
2017-06-27: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Appropriation (2017-2018) Bill 2017
2017-06-27: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Appropriation (Parliament 2017-2018) Bill 2017
2017-06-27: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
City of Greater Geelong Amendment Bill 2017
2017-06-20: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Ramming of Police Vehicles Bill
Crimes Amendment (Ramming of Police Vehicles) Bill 2017
2017-06-20: This bill was voted against and will not be discussed any more (Defeated).
Sex Offenders Registration Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2017
2017-06-20: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Family Violence Protection Amendment (Information Sharing) Bill 2017
2017-06-13: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Creation of a Latrobe Valley Mine Rehab Commissioner
Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Amendment (Latrobe Valley Mine Rehabilitation Commissioner) Bill 2017
2017-05-30: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Stricter Regulations around who can build homes
Building Amendment (Enforcement and Other Measures) Bill 2016
2017-05-23: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Electricity Safety Amendment (Bushfire Mitigation Civil Penalties Scheme) Bill 2017
2017-05-16: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Family Violence Protection Amendment Bill 2017
2017-05-16: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Freedom of Information Amendment (Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner) Bill 2016
2017-05-16: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
6 Minor Fixes to Consumer Law
Consumer Acts Amendment Bill 2016
2017-05-10: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Creative Victoria Bill 2016
2017-05-10: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation Bill 2016
2017-05-10: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Small Business Commission Bill 2016
2017-05-10: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Statute Law Repeals Bill 2014
2017-05-10: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Education and Care Services National Law Amendment Bill 2017
2017-03-27: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Urban Renewal Authority Victoria Amendment (Development Victoria) Bill 2016
2017-03-27: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Victorian Planning Authority Bill 2016
2017-03-27: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Wrongs Amendment (Organisational Child Abuse) Bill 2016
2017-03-27: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Major Sporting Events Amendment (AFL Grand Final Tickets) Bill 2017
2017-03-22: This bill was voted against and will not be discussed any more (Defeated).
Crimes Legislation Further Amendment Bill 2016
2017-03-15: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Heritage Bill 2016
2017-03-15: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Resources Legislation Amendment (Fracking Ban) Bill 2016
2017-03-15: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Reportable Conduct Scheme
Children Legislation Amendment (Reportable Conduct) Bill 2016
2017-02-28: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Climate Change Bill 2016
2017-02-28: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Energy Legislation Amendment (Feed-in Tariffs and Improving Safety and Markets) Bill 2016
2017-02-14: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Food Amendment (Kilojoule Labelling Scheme and Other Matters) Bill 2016
2017-02-14: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Transport Integration Amendment (Head, Transport for Victoria and Other Governance Reforms) Bill 2016
2017-02-14: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Compensation Legislation Amendment Bill 2016
2016-12-13: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Family Violence Reform Implementation Monitor Bill 2016
2016-12-13: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Housing Amendment (Victorian Housing Register and Other Matters) Bill 2016
2016-12-13: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Justice Legislation Amendment (Parole Reform and Other Matters) Bill 2016
2016-12-13: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Amendment Bill 2016
2016-12-06: This bill was voted against and will not be discussed any more (Defeated).
Equal Opportunity Amendment (Religious Exceptions) Bill 2016
2016-12-06: This bill was voted against and will not be discussed any more (Defeated).
Medical Treatment Planning and Decisions Bill 2016
2016-11-29: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Road Legislation Further Amendment Bill 2016
2016-11-29: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Transport (Compliance and Miscellaneous) Amendment (Abolition of the Penalty Fares Scheme) Bill 2016
2016-11-29: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Working with Children Amendment Bill 2016
2016-11-29: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Children, Youth and Families Amendment (Youth Offenders) Bill 2016
2016-11-22: This bill was voted against and will not be discussed any more (Defeated).
Alpine Resorts Legislation Amendment Bill 2016
2016-11-15: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Child Wellbeing and Safety Amendment (Oversight and Enforcement of Child Safe Standards) Bill 2016
2016-11-15: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Powers of Attorney Amendment Bill 2016
2016-11-15: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Sentencing (Community Correction Order) and Other Acts Amendment Bill 2016
2016-11-15: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
State Taxation Acts Further Amendment Bill 2016
2016-11-15: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Traditional Owner Settlement Amendment Bill 2016
2016-11-15: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Victorian Fisheries Authority Bill 2016
2016-11-15: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Equal Opportunity Amendment (Equality for Students) Bill 2016
2016-11-09: This bill was voted against and will not be discussed any more (Defeated).
Corrections Legislation Amendment Bill 2016
2016-11-02: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Estate Agents Amendment (Underquoting) Bill 2016
2016-11-02: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Land (Revocation of Reservations - Regional Victoria Land) Bill 2016
2016-11-02: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Amendment Bill 2016
2016-11-02: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Melbourne College of Divinity Amendment Bill 2016
2016-11-02: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Crimes Amendment (Carjacking and Home Invasion) Bill 2016
2016-10-18: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Crown Land Legislation Amendment Bill 2016
2016-10-18: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Melbourne and Olympic Parks Amendment Bill 2016
2016-10-18: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
National Domestic Violence Order Scheme Bill 2016
2016-10-18: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Police and Justice Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2016
2016-10-18: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Tobacco Amendment Bill 2016
2016-10-18: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Victorian Funds Management Corporation Amendment Bill 2016
2016-10-18: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Livestock Disease Control Amendment Bill 2016
2016-09-20: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Crimes Amendment (Sexual Offences) Bill 2016
2016-09-06: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Primary Industries Legislation Amendment Bill 2016
2016-09-06: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
New Specific Penalties for Carjacking
Crimes Amendment (Carjacking) Bill 2016
2016-08-31: This bill was voted against and will not be discussed any more (Defeated).
Local Government Amendment Bill 2016
2016-08-31: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Education and Training Reform Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2016
2016-08-23: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Gene Technology Amendment Bill 2015
2016-08-23: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
National Parks and Victorian Environmental Assessment Council Acts Amendment Bill 2016
2016-08-23: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Road Management Amendment (Bus Stop Delivery Powers) Bill 2016
2016-08-23: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
No Body No Parole
Corrections Amendment (No body, no parole) Bill 2016
2016-08-17: This bill was voted against and will not be discussed any more (Defeated).
Appropriation (2016-2017) Bill 2016
2016-06-28: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Appropriation (Parliament 2016-2017) Bill 2016
2016-06-28: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
House Contracts Guarantee Repeal Bill 2016
2016-06-28: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Justice Legislation (Evidence and Other Acts) Amendment Bill 2016
2016-06-28: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Rural Assistance Schemes Bill 2016
2016-06-28: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
State Taxation and Other Acts Amendment Bill 2016
2016-06-28: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Treasury and Finance Legislation Amendment Bill 2016
2016-06-28: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Transport (Compliance and Miscellaneous) Amendment (Public Safety) Bill 2016
2016-06-15: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Witness Protection Amendment Bill 2016
2016-06-15: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Confiscation and Other Matters Amendment Bill 2016
2016-05-31: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Crimes Legislation Amendment Bill 2016
2016-05-31: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Fines Reform and Infringements Acts Amendment Bill 2016
2016-05-31: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Integrity and Accountability Legislation Amendment (A Stronger System) Bill 2015
2016-05-31: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Land (Revocation of Reservations - Metropolitan Land) Bill 2016
2016-05-31: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Serious Sex Offenders (Detention and Supervision) Amendment (Community Safety) Bill 2016
2016-05-31: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Environment Protection Amendment (Banning Plastic Bags, Packaging and Microbeads) Bill 2016
2016-05-25: This bill was voted against and will not be discussed any more (Defeated).
Infant Viability Bill 2015
2016-05-25: This bill was voted against and will not be discussed any more (Defeated).
Consumer Acts and Other Acts Amendment Bill 2015
2016-05-10: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
National Electricity (Victoria) Further Amendment Bill 2015
2016-05-10: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Occupational Licensing National Law Repeal Bill 2015
2016-05-10: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Rooming House Operators Bill 2015
2016-05-10: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Health Complaints Bill 2016
2016-05-03: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Access to Medicinal Cannabis Bill 2015
2016-04-26: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Sex Offenders Registration Amendment Bill 2016
2016-04-26: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Building Legislation Amendment (Consumer Protection) Bill 2015
2016-04-19: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Judicial Commission of Victoria Bill 2015
2016-04-19: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Racing and Other Acts Amendment (Greyhound Racing and Welfare Reform) Bill 2015
2016-04-19: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Transport Accident Amendment Bill 2015
2016-04-19: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Victoria Police Amendment (Merit-based Transfer) Bill 2016
2016-04-19: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Local Government (Greater Geelong City Council) Bill 2016
2016-04-15: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Aboriginal Heritage Amendment Bill 2015
2016-04-05: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Crown Land Legislation Amendment (Canadian Regional Park and Other Matters) Bill 2015
2016-04-05: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Land (Revocation of Reservations) Bill 2015
2016-04-05: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Delivering Victorian Infrastructure (Port of Melbourne Lease Transaction) Bill 2015
2016-03-22: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Children Legislation Amendment Bill 2016
2016-03-15: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Education and Training Reform Amendment (Victorian Institute of Teaching) Bill 2015
2016-03-15: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Assisted Reproductive Treatment Amendment Bill 2015
2016-03-01: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Kardinia Park Stadium Bill 2015
2016-03-01: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Bail Amendment Bill 2015
2016-02-16: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Amendment Bill 2015
2016-02-16: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Justice Legislation Further Amendment Bill 2015
2016-02-16: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Relationships Amendment Bill 2015
2016-02-16: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Road Legislation Amendment Bill 2015
2016-02-16: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Adoption Amendment (Adoption by Same-Sex Couples) Bill 2015
2015-12-15: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Education Legislation Amendment (TAFE and University Governance Reform) Bill 2015
2015-12-15: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Terrorism (Community Protection) Amendment Bill 2015
2015-12-15: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Child Wellbeing and Safety Amendment (Child Safe Standards) Bill 2015
2015-12-01: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Fisheries Amendment Bill 2015
2015-12-01: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Local Government Amendment (Fair Go Rates) Bill 2015
2015-12-01: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
State Taxation Acts Further Amendment Bill 2015
2015-12-01: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Children, Youth and Families Amendment (Aboriginal Principal Officers) Bill 2015
2015-11-18: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Gambling Legislation Amendment Bill 2015
2015-11-18: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Justice Legislation Amendment (Police Custody Officers) Bill 2015
2015-11-18: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment Bill 2015
2015-11-18: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Victorian Energy Efficiency Target Amendment (Saving Energy, Growing Jobs) Bill 2015
2015-11-18: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Wrongs Amendment Bill 2015
2015-11-18: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Local Government Amendment (Improved Governance) Bill 2015
2015-10-27: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
National Parks Amendment (No 99 Year Leases) Bill 2015
2015-10-27: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Public Health and Wellbeing Amendment (No Jab, No Play) Bill 2015
2015-10-27: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Victims of Crime Commissioner Bill 2015
2015-10-27: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Criminal Organisations Control Amendment (Unlawful Associations) Bill 2015
2015-10-13: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Energy Legislation Amendment (Consumer Protection) Bill 2015
2015-10-13: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Racing Amendment Bill 2015
2015-10-13: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Safe Patient Care (Nurse to Patient and Midwife to Patient Ratios) Bill 2015
2015-10-13: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Serious Sex Offenders (Detention and Supervision) and Other Acts Amendment Bill 2015
2015-10-13: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Corrections Legislation Amendment Bill 2015
2015-09-22: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Crimes Amendment (Child Pornography and Other Matters) Bill 2015
2015-09-22: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Emergency Management (Control of Response Activities and Other Matters) Bill 2015
2015-09-22: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Firearms Amendment (Trafficking and Other Measures) Bill 2015
2015-09-22: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Heavy Vehicles Legislation Amendment Bill 2015
2015-09-22: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
National Electricity (Victoria) Amendment Bill 2015
2015-09-22: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Resources Legislation Amendment Bill 2015
2015-09-22: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) (Enforcement) Amendment Bill 2015
2015-09-08: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Education and Training Reform Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2015
2015-09-08: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Infrastructure Victoria Bill 2015
2015-09-08: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Local Government Legislation Amendment (Environmental Upgrade Agreements) Bill 2015
2015-09-08: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Road Safety Amendment Bill 2015
2015-09-08: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Planning and Environment Amendment (Infrastructure Contributions) Bill 2015
2015-09-01: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Adoption Amendment Bill 2015
2015-08-25: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Associations Incorporation Reform Amendment (Electronic Transactions) Bill 2015
2015-08-25: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Road Safety Amendment (Private Car Parks) Bill 2015
2015-08-25: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Children, Youth and Families Amendment (Restrictions on the Making of Protection Orders) Bill 2015
2015-08-11: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Energy Legislation Amendment (Publication of Retail Offers) Bill 2015
2015-08-11: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Judicial Entitlements Bill 2015
2015-08-11: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Planning and Environment Amendment (Recognising Objectors) Bill 2015
2015-08-11: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Victoria Police Amendment (Validation) Bill 2015
2015-08-11: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Greens bill allowing FOIs on Alcoa Smelter paperwork
Alcoa (Portland Aluminium Smelter) (Amendment) Act Amendment Bill 2015
2015-08-05: This bill was voted against and will not be discussed any more (Defeated).
Appropriation (2015-2016) Bill 2015
2015-06-29: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Appropriation (Parliament 2015-2016) Bill 2015
2015-06-29: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Court Services Victoria and Other Acts Amendment Bill 2015
2015-06-29: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
State Taxation Acts Amendment Bill 2015
2015-06-29: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Justice Legislation Amendment Bill 2015
2015-06-16: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Statute Law Revision Bill 2014
2015-06-16: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Wrongs Amendment (Prisoner Related Compensation) Bill 2015
2015-06-16: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Crimes Amendment (Repeal of Section 19A) Bill 2015
2015-06-02: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Regional Development Victoria Amendment (Jobs and Infrastructure) Bill 2015
2015-06-02: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Sentencing Amendment (Correction of Sentencing Error) Bill 2015
2015-06-02: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Domestic Animals Amendment Bill 2015
2015-05-12: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Jury Directions Bill 2015
2015-05-12: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Mental Health Amendment Bill 2015
2015-05-12: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
National Parks Amendment (Prohibiting Cattle Grazing) Bill 2015
2015-05-12: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Education and Training Reform Amendment (Child Safe Schools) Bill 2015
2015-04-21: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Amendment Bill 2015
2015-04-21: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Limitation of Actions Amendment (Child Abuse) Bill 2015
2015-04-21: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Parliamentary Committees and Inquiries Acts Amendment Bill 2015
2015-04-21: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Public Health and Wellbeing Amendment (Hairdressing Registration) Bill 2015
2015-04-21: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Veterans and Other Acts Amendment Bill 2015
2015-04-21: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Back to Work Bill 2014
2015-03-25: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Cemeteries and Crematoria Amendment (Veterans Reform) Bill 2015
2015-03-25: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Interpretation of Legislation Amendment Bill 2015
2015-03-25: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Summary Offences Amendment (Move-on Laws) Bill 2015
2015-03-25: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
Safe Bicycle Overtaking Distance (A Metre Matters)
Road Safety Road Rules 2009 (Overtaking Bicycles) Bill 2015
2015-03-18: This bill was voted against and will not be discussed any more (Defeated).
Education and Training Reform Amendment (Funding of Non-Government Schools) Bill 2014
2015-03-10: This bill has been passed by the parliament, and is awaiting sign-off by the Governor.
Wrongs Amendment (Asbestos Related Claims) Bill 2014
2015-03-10: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.