Wednesday, 12 November 2025

 Anthony CARBINES (Ivanhoe – Minister for Police, Minister for Community Safety, Minister for Victims, Minister for Racing) (12:07): I move:

That I introduce a bill for an act to amend the Confiscation Act 1997, the Control of Weapons Act 1990, the Crimes Act 1958, the Crimes (Assumed Identities) Act 2004, the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981, the Firearms Act 1996, the Interpretation of Legislation Act 1984, the Sex Offenders Registration Act 2004, the Summary Offences Act 1966, the Surveillance Devices Act 1999 and the Victoria Police Act ‍2013 and to make related amendments to other acts and for other purposes’.

Motion agreed to.

 David SOUTHWICK (Caulfield) (12:08): I probably need more than a brief explanation, but could I ask for a brief explanation on that comprehensive list that the minister just provided.

 Anthony CARBINES (Ivanhoe – Minister for Police, Minister for Community Safety, Minister for Victims, Minister for Racing) (12:08): I thank the member for Caulfield for his request. The Justice Legislation Amendment (Police and Other Matters) Bill 2025 includes several important reforms in the police and Attorney-General portfolios. These reforms provide Victoria Police with stronger powers and streamline processes, introduce offences to address community safety concerns and include technical and clarifying amendments across a range of other legislation. This bill also gives Victoria Police stronger powers to safeguard places of worship and crack down on violent protests, including by removing face masks.

Read first time.

Ordered to be read second time tomorrow.