Parliament of Victoria · Legislative Council · 3 June 2026 · Housing
Planning policy
The question put
That this house: (1) notes that: (a) planning scheme amendment GC270 was gazetted on 31 March 2026 and tabled in this house on 1 April 2026 and allows high-rise and high-density development without adequate checks and balances, including the central involvement of local councils and communities in 26 high-rise, high-density zones; (b) planning scheme amendment VC300 was gazetted on 19 March 2026 and tabled in this house on 31 March 2026 and allows development up to six storeys without council or community input; (2) pursuant to section 38(2) of the Planning and Environment Act 1987, revokes: (a) amendment GC270 to Banyule, Bayside, Boroondara, Darebin, Glen Eira, Maribyrnong, Merri-bek, Monash and Stonnington Planning Schemes; and (b) amendment VC300 to the Victoria Planning Provisions.
How each party voted
- LaborAll no0 yes · 15 no
- LiberalAll yes11 yes · 0 no
11 members
- GreensAll no0 yes · 4 no
4 members
Smaller parties and independents
- NoDavid EttershankLegalise Cannabis
- NoRachel PayneLegalise Cannabis
- YesGaelle BroadNationals
- YesMelina BathNationals
- NoGeorgie PurcellAnimal Justice Party
- YesMoira DeemingFamily First
- NoDavid LimbrickLibertarian Party
- YesRikkie-Lee TyrrellOne Nation
- YesJeff BourmanShooters, Fishers and Farmers Party
Members who didn't vote (absent, paired or in the chair) aren't listed. A party votes as one when at least three quarters of its members vote together.
Source: Hansard, Parliament of Victoria.