Thursday, 5 February 2026
Motions
Motions by leave
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Motions
Motions by leave
David SOUTHWICK (Caulfield) (09:35): I move, by leave:
That this house condemns the member for Point Cook for his hypocrisy in opposing future housing in Point Cook while expecting other suburbs to absorb Labor’s activity centres and shoulder Victoria’s housing shortfall.
Members interjecting.
The SPEAKER: The member for Bulleen is warned. The member for Brighton is warned.
Leave refused.
Mathew Hilakari: The member for Bulleen added 20,000 extra houses to Point Cook previously, and this government –
The SPEAKER: Member for Point Cook, I am not sure why you were on your feet.
Belinda WILSON (Narre Warren North) (09:36): I move, by leave:
That this house calls out the member for Caulfield to explain why he used the phrase ‘Make Victoria great again’ and whether this reflects deliberate dog-whistling politics, ideological alignment or just a profound lapse of judgement.
Leave refused.
Tim READ (Brunswick) (09:36): I move, by leave:
That this house notes that the Victorian Legislative Council is the only remaining chamber of Parliament in Australia to use the undemocratic group voting tickets in their electoral system, that members of the Legislative Council should not be elected through shady backroom deals between preference whisperers and micro-parties, that Victorians deserve better and that the 90 per cent of voters who cast their upper house vote above the line lose any control over how their vote is distributed beyond their first preference.
Leave refused.
Michaela SETTLE (Eureka) (09:37): I move, by leave:
That this house calls on the Leader of the Opposition to explain why the member for Brighton publicly described himself as the Shadow Treasurer on social media despite not even holding that role and whether this confusion reflects on the opposition’s leadership, internal organisation and capacity to manage basic responsibilities.
Leave refused.
David SOUTHWICK (Caulfield) (09:37): I move, by leave:
That this house condemns the member for Point Cook for failing to deliver local infrastructure during his four years in Parliament and now blaming the federal government despite admitting that Point Cook faces real challenges relating to infrastructure.
Leave refused.
Sarah CONNOLLY (Laverton) (09:38): I move, by leave:
That this house calls on the Leader of the Opposition to clarify whether she would attend a political fundraiser hosted by One Nation and featuring Barnaby Joyce and to explain what this indicates about her judgement, values and willingness to associate with One Nation and its political agenda.
Leave refused.
Tim RICHARDSON (Mordialloc) (09:38): By leave, I move:
That this house calls on the Leader of the Opposition to clarify whether internal conflict within her party contributed to her former deputy leader the member for Nepean’s resignation and how Victorians can have confidence in an opposition that appears unable to resolve its own division and its own deeply toxic internal culture.
Leave refused.
David Southwick: On a point of order, Speaker, in reference to my motion on the infrastructure in Point Cook that the member for Point Cook is not delivering, the question about whether leave was granted was not actually put. Does that mean that we can now debate the fact that the member for Point Cook has not delivered in Point Cook and therefore the member for Point Cook has failed?
Members interjecting.
The SPEAKER: Member for Caulfield! The member for Point Cook can leave the chamber for half an hour.
Member for Point Cook withdrew from chamber.
The SPEAKER: Leave was not granted, member for Caulfield, and that was not a point of order.
Anthony CIANFLONE (Pascoe Vale) (09:40): I move, by leave:
That this house calls on the Leader of the Opposition to confirm whether she endorses the style of divisive, culture war politics and attacks on democratic institutions publicly associated with US President Trump and repurposed by the recycled Deputy Leader of the Opposition and adjunct professor.
Leave refused.
Nina TAYLOR (Albert Park) (09:40): I move, by leave:
That this house calls on the Leader of the Opposition to clarify whether her party would roll back funding for public schools and TAFEs and to explain whether this reflects a preference for private interests over the education and futures of Victorian children.
Members interjecting.
The SPEAKER: The member for South-West Coast can leave the chamber for an hour.
Member for South-West Coast withdrew from chamber.
Leave refused.
Daniela DE MARTINO (Monbulk) (09:41): I move, by leave:
That this house calls on the Leader of the Opposition to explain why her party continues to block legislation supporting gender equality, LGBTIQA+ rights and protections for vulnerable Victorians and whether this reflects ideological rigidity or a disregard for inclusive governance.
Leave refused.
Steve McGHIE (Melton) (09:41): I move, by leave:
That this house calls on the Leader of the Opposition to commit to evidence-based policy and to reject the deliberate spreading of misinformation in political campaigns.
Leave refused.
Dylan WIGHT (Tarneit) (09:41): I move, by leave:
That this house calls on the Leader of the Opposition to outline how she ensures her team can prioritise their communities’ interests in light of the former deputy leader’s statement that internal battles made this impossible.
Leave refused.
James NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:42): I move, by leave:
That this house notes that Labor has returned from summer and flicked on the nasty switch.
Leave refused.