Wednesday, 1 April 2026

 Steve DIMOPOULOS (Oakleigh – Minister for Environment, Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events, Minister for Outdoor Recreation) (09:35): I move:

That I introduce a bill for an act to establish Outdoor Recreation Victoria, to establish the Land Access Panel, to repeal the Game Management Authority Act 2014 and the Victorian Fisheries Authority Act 2016, to make consequential amendments to other acts and for other purposes.

Motion agreed to.

 James NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:36): I seek a brief explanation of the bill.

 Steve DIMOPOULOS (Oakleigh – Minister for Environment, Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events, Minister for Outdoor Recreation) (09:36): It is a pleasure. This bill is a revolutionary bill. We are very excited about it. The Outdoor Recreation Victoria Bill 2026 delivers the government’s vision to enable and strengthen outdoor recreation in Victoria by consolidating the Victorian Fisheries Authority, VFA, and the Game Management Authority, GMA, into a new statutory authority, Outdoor Recreation Victoria, ORV, with an expanded scope to promote Victorians’ ability to get out in the great outdoors and enjoy low-cost and free activities.

Read first time.

Ordered to be read second time tomorrow.