Tuesday, 17 February 2026

 Danny PEARSON (Essendon – Minister for Economic Growth and Jobs, Minister for Finance, Minister for Government Services) (13:32): I move:

That I introduce a bill for an act to amend the Circular Economy (Waste Reduction and Recycling) Act 2021, the Competition Policy Reform (Victoria) Act 1995, the Conservation, Forests and Lands Act 1987, the Environment Protection Act 2017, the Gas Industry Act 2001, the Grain Handling and Storage Act 1995, the Local Government Act 2020, the Spent Convictions Act 2021, the Victorian Conservation Trust Act 1972, the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013 and the Accident Compensation Act 1985 in relation to minor, technical and operational matters, to make statute law revision amendments to the Labour Hire Legislation Amendment (Licensing) Act 2025 and minor amendments to the Restricting Non-disclosure Agreements (Sexual Harassment at Work) Act 2025 and for other purposes.

Motion agreed to.

 Bridget VALLENCE (Evelyn) (13:33): I request a brief explanation of the bill from the minister.

 Danny PEARSON (Essendon – Minister for Economic Growth and Jobs, Minister for Finance, Minister for Government Services) (13:34): The Regulatory Legislation Amendment (Reform) Bill ‍2026 will amend various acts in relation to minor technical and operational matters and make statute law revision amendments to the Labour Hire Legislation Amendment (Licensing) Act 2025 and minor amendments to the Restricting Non-disclosure Agreements (Sexual Harassment at Work) Act 2025 and for other purposes.

Read first time.

Ordered to be read second time tomorrow.