Colin Brooks

Supported the 2023 parole reform bill that keeps Paul Denyer in prison and lets the parole board block parole in the worst cases. Voted for the Bail Further Amendment Bill 2025.

• Said16 Nov 2023In debate on the Corrections Amendment (Parole Reform) Bill 2023, supported the bill, which keeps Paul Denyer behind bars and lets the parole board declare some life prisoners ineligible for parole for five to 10 years.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

Former Minister for Housing. Supported 2025 building buyer protection reforms and has raised concerns about a social housing provider in Greensborough. Voted against letting the Greens' rent controls bill be introduced in April 2026 (a procedural vote).

• Minister5 Dec 2022Minister for Housing from December 2022 to October 2023.Parliament of Victoria
• Said1 Apr 2025In debate on the Building Legislation Amendment (Buyer Protections) Bill 2025, supported the bill, which moves domestic building insurance and dispute resolution to the Victorian Building Authority and creates a first-resort warranty scheme.Hansard, Legislative Assembly
• Said17 Feb 2026In a members statement, raised concerns about a funded social and affordable housing development in Greensborough by a newly registered organisation whose directors are linked to a private investment firm.Hansard, Legislative Assembly
• Voted1 Apr 2026Voted no on the motion to introduce the Residential Tenancies Amendment (Rent Controls) Bill 2026, a Greens bill to cap rent increases. This was a procedural vote on whether the bill could be introduced. Lost 31–48.Hansard, Legislative Assembly

Spoke in support of the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025, citing self-determination. Voted for the bill.

• Said14 Oct 2025In debate on the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025, acknowledged the Yoorrook Justice Commission and said giving Aboriginal organisations control was key to better outcomes for Aboriginal children.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

As Treasurer, has defended the funding of the Suburban Rail Loop. 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
• Said8 Sep 2026In question time, said the Suburban Rail Loop was funded one-third each by the state, value capture and the federal government, and that its cost had been reduced to $33.3 billion.Hansard, Legislative Assembly

Voted against letting the Greens' bill to pause new AI data centre approvals be introduced (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 gambling as a legitimate pursuit but raised concern about gaming losses at high-revenue hotels, and backed racing integrity changes. Voted for the Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre-commitment and Carded Play) Bill 2024.

• Said18 Mar 2025In debate on the pre-commitment and carded play bill, said “I love a punt” but raised concern about gaming losses at two nearby hotels, and supported mandatory closure periods for gaming rooms.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
• Said17 Jun 2026In debate on the Racing Legislation Amendment (Entity Governance and Other Matters) Bill 2026, moved amendments expanding the new Racing Integrity Commission board from three to five members, and said the bill was not about cost-cutting.Hansard, Legislative Assembly

Treasurer since August 2026. Has cited free dental care, half-price public transport fares and a registration rebate as cost-of-living relief. Voted for the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund levy bill in 2025.

• 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
• Minister4 Aug 2026Treasurer since August 2026.Parliament of Victoria
• Said25 Aug 2026In a ministers statement, cited a commitment to free public dental clinics, half-price public transport fares and a 20 per cent car registration rebate as cost-of-living relief.Hansard, Legislative Assembly
• Said9 Sep 2026In a ministers statement, said Victoria was the only east coast state delivering an operating surplus this year, and cited analysis that a proposed $22 billion public service saving would mean over 31,700 job cuts.Hansard, Legislative Assembly

As Treasurer, has pointed to a record $32 billion health budget. 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
• Said24 Sep 2026In a ministers statement, said the budget provided a record $32 billion for health, including $3.9 billion in new investment and $75 million for the Regional Health Infrastructure Fund.Hansard, Legislative Assembly