Wednesday, 3 June 2026

 Paul EDBROOKE (Frankston – Minister for Consumer Affairs, Minister for Cost of Living, Minister for Renters, Minister for Men and Boys) (09:34): I move:

That I introduce a bill for an act to amend the Australian Consumer Law and Fair Trading Act 2012 in relation to forfeiture, seizure and debt collection, the Conveyancers Act 2006 in relation to the suspension of licences, the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995 in relation to certain agreements to vary domestic building contracts, the Estate Agents Act 1980 in relation to the suspension of licences and the sale of residential properties, the Owners Corporations Act 2006 in relation to payment plans and proceedings, the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 in relation to persons subjected to family violence and personal violence, compensation, keys and security devices, bonds and part 4A parks, the Retirement Villages Act 1986 in relation to the release of entry payments, the Sale of Land Act 1962 in relation to section 32 statements and deposit moneys, the Subdivision Act 1988 in relation to applications to VCAT, the Tobacco Act 1987 in relation to powers to close premises, powers and penalties for commercial landlords and the forfeiture and destruction of illicit tobacco, the Motor Car Traders Act 1986 in relation to the administration of the Motor Car Traders’ Guarantee Fund, warranty periods, licences, record keeping and the sale of used motor cars, certain other acts and for other purposes.

Motion agreed to.

 Danny O’BRIEN (Gippsland South) (09:35): I seek a brief explanation of the bill from the minister.

 Paul EDBROOKE (Frankston – Minister for Consumer Affairs, Minister for Cost of Living, Minister for Renters, Minister for Men and Boys) (09:36): The bill will deliver on commitments made by the government to improve outcomes for Victorian renters by making renting fairer, more affordable and safer. The bill will also better protect the broader Victorian community by strengthening deterrence and enforcement of the illegal tobacco market.

Read first time.

Ordered to be read second time tomorrow.