Bronwyn Halfpenny

Supported bringing back police reservists so sworn officers can spend more time on the front line, and condemned attacks on two women wearing hijabs in Epping. Voted for the Bail Further Amendment Bill 2025.

• Said18 Feb 2025In a members statement, condemned assaults on two women wearing hijabs at a shopping centre in Epping, saying no-one should feel unsafe because of their faith or background.Hansard, Legislative Assembly
• Voted14 Aug 2025Voted yes on the second and third reading of the Bail Further Amendment Bill 2025. Passed 73–3.Hansard, Legislative Assembly
• Said4 Jun 2026In debate on the Victoria Police Amendment (Police Reservists) Bill 2026, supported reinstating reservists to take on administrative work and mentoring so sworn officers can be out on the beat.Hansard, Legislative Assembly

Has supported the government's rental reforms and housing plans, and sought planning changes so infrastructure arrives on time in new estates in Epping North and Wollert.

• Said4 Dec 2025In an adjournment matter, asked the Minister for Planning for an update on reforms to ensure infrastructure in new housing developments is built when needed, citing delays in Epping North and Wollert.Hansard, Legislative Assembly
• Said18 Mar 2026In debate on a motion on housing, supported the government's rental reforms, including limiting rent increases to once a year and banning rental bidding, and said local young people fear they will never own a home.Hansard, Legislative Assembly

Spoke in support of the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025 and voted for it.

• Said15 Oct 2025In debate on the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025, spoke in favour of the bill as reforming the relationship between Aboriginal people and the state, and thanked the First Peoples' Assembly and the Yoorrook commission.Hansard, Legislative Assembly
• Voted16 Oct 2025Voted yes on the second and third reading of the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025. Passed 54–27.Hansard, Legislative Assembly

Was Parliamentary Secretary for Roads from December 2024 to April 2026. Has raised road safety on Craigieburn Road East and supported tougher road safety laws. Voted for the Transport Infrastructure and Planning Legislation Amendment Bill 2024.

• Voted31 Oct 2024Voted yes on the second and third reading of the Transport Infrastructure and Planning Legislation Amendment Bill 2024, which lets the Premier declare precinct projects around major transport works, including the Suburban Rail Loop. Passed 50–23.Hansard, Legislative Assembly
• Minister19 Dec 2024Parliamentary Secretary for Roads from December 2024 to April 2026.Parliament of Victoria
• Said5 May 2026In debate on the Roads, Road Safety and Ports Legislation Amendment Bill 2026, supported measures including easier fining of overseas drivers and newer speed detection technology.Hansard, Legislative Assembly
• Said25 Aug 2026In an adjournment matter, asked the Minister for Roads and Road Safety to inspect Craigieburn Road East near a service station, where residents report crashes from illegal right-hand turns.Hansard, Legislative Assembly

Voted against letting the Greens' AI data centres moratorium bill be introduced in August 2026 (a procedural vote).

• Voted11 Aug 2026Voted no on the motion to introduce the Planning and Environment Amendment (AI Data Centres Moratorium) Bill 2026, a Greens bill to pause approvals of new hyperscale AI data centres. This was a procedural vote on whether the bill could be introduced. Lost 31–50.Hansard, Legislative Assembly

Has described racing as an industry that provides jobs and recreation while supporting work to reduce gambling harm. Voted for the Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre-commitment and Carded Play) Bill 2024.

• Said16 May 2023In debate on the Gambling Regulation Amendment Bill 2023, said racing provides jobs and recreation for many people, and pointed to funding for programs to minimise gambling harm.Hansard, Legislative Assembly
• Voted20 Mar 2025Voted yes on the second and third reading of the Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre-commitment and Carded Play) Bill 2024, which provides for pre-commitment limits and carded play on poker machines. Passed 53–25.Hansard, Legislative Assembly

Parliamentary Secretary for the State Electricity Commission since April 2026. Has raised high gas prices for local manufacturers and sought an investigation into AusNet after a local outage. Voted for the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund bill.

• Voted20 Mar 2025Voted yes on the third reading of the Fire Services Property Amendment (Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund) Bill 2025, which replaced the fire services property levy with a broader Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund levy. Passed 50–25.Hansard, Legislative Assembly
• Said3 Mar 2026In debate on the National Gas (Victoria) Amendment Bill 2025, said the price of gas and the volume exported overseas make it hard for manufacturers in the Thomastown area.Hansard, Legislative Assembly
• Minister21 Apr 2026Parliamentary Secretary for the State Electricity Commission since April 2026.Parliament of Victoria
• Said30 Jul 2026In an adjournment matter, asked the Minister for Energy and Resources to investigate power distributor AusNet after an outage left about 100 Thomastown homes without power for almost 24 hours.Hansard, Legislative Assembly

Has supported Labor's free dental care commitment and sought a bigger emergency department at the Northern Hospital. Voted against a reasoned amendment to withdraw the Health Safeguards for People Born with Variations in Sex Characteristics Bill 2025 (a procedural vote).

• Voted5 Feb 2026On the Health Safeguards for People Born with Variations in Sex Characteristics Bill 2025, voted against a reasoned amendment calling for the bill to be withdrawn and redrafted after further consultation with the medical sector. This was a procedural vote; the Assembly did not divide on passing the bill. Amendment lost 26–54.Hansard, Legislative Assembly
• Said29 Jul 2026In a constituency question, asked the Minister for Health Infrastructure when construction will start on a bigger emergency department at the Northern Hospital, describing it as the busiest in Australia.Hansard, Legislative Assembly
• Said23 Sep 2026In debate on a motion on dental services, supported the commitment to free dental care, saying dental care should be part of a universal health system.Hansard, Legislative Assembly