Tuesday, 2 June 2026

 Anthony CARBINES (Ivanhoe – Leader of the House, Minister for Police, Minister for Community Safety, Minister for Victims, Minister for Racing) (15:40): I move:

That I introduce a bill for an act to further amend the Electoral Act 2002 in relation to political donations, state funding and reporting requirements, to make consequential amendments to the Electoral Amendment Act 2026 and the Planning Amendment (Better Decisions Made Faster) Act 2026 and for other purposes.

Motion agreed to.

 James NEWBURY (Brighton) (15:40): I seek a brief explanation of the bill.

 Anthony CARBINES (Ivanhoe – Leader of the House, Minister for Police, Minister for Community Safety, Minister for Victims, Minister for Racing) (15:40): The bill will replace the invalid regime in part 12 of the act to increase transparency in the Victorian electoral system.

Read first time.

Ordered to be read second time tomorrow.