Iwan Walters

Spoke for the government's 2025 bail reforms and the machete sales ban, saying community safety must come first. Voted for the Bail Further Amendment Bill 2025.

• Said18 Mar 2025In debate on the Bail Amendment (Tough Bail) Bill 2025, supported the bill, saying it would make committing an offence on bail and breaching bail conditions offences, and put community safety first.Hansard, Legislative Assembly
• Said28 May 2025In debate on introducing the opposition's Control of Weapons Amendment (Machete Ban) Bill 2025, backed the government's own ban on machete sales and said the law should avoid criminalising people holding family heirlooms.Hansard, Legislative Assembly

Has spoken for stronger protections for home buyers against defective building work and for the Cladding Safety Victoria program. Voted against letting the Greens' rent controls bill be introduced (a procedural vote).

• Said1 Apr 2025In debate on the Building Legislation Amendment (Buyer Protections) Bill 2025, supported giving the building regulator power to order rectification of defective work, citing constituents left out of pocket by builders.Hansard, Legislative Assembly
• Said31 Mar 2026In debate on the Cladding Safety Victoria Repeal Bill 2026, said Cladding Safety Victoria had been an effective response to a failed market and had kept over 150,000 Victorians safe in their homes.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 for and voted for the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025.

• Said15 Oct 2025In debate on the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025, spoke in support, citing evidence that Aboriginal community-controlled services produce better outcomes. Said nothing in the bill compromises parliamentary sovereignty, as consultation “is not an override”.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

Has pressed for upgrades and smart traffic signals on Mickleham Road and backed point-to-point speed cameras across multiple speed zones. 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
• Said14 Oct 2025In an adjournment matter, asked the Minister for Roads and Road Safety to meet to discuss congestion on Mickleham Road and the rollout of smart traffic signals, and said more road and bus investment was a local priority.Hansard, Legislative Assembly
• Said5 May 2026In debate on the Roads, Road Safety and Ports Legislation Amendment Bill 2026, supported point-to-point cameras across multiple speed zones, calling them “a proven technology for reducing the incidence of really dangerous speeding”.Hansard, Legislative Assembly

Voted against letting the Greens' bill to pause new AI data centre approvals be introduced (a procedural vote). Has supported a statewide digital system for sharing patient information.

• Said22 Feb 2023In debate on the Health Legislation Amendment (Information Sharing) Bill 2023, said phone and fax sharing of patient records was a weak point for data protection and supported a statewide digital system with safeguards for patient data.Hansard, Legislative Assembly
• 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 spoken about reducing gambling harm while keeping lottery licence revenue for the public, and defended the regulated racing industry. Voted for the Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre-commitment and Carded Play) Bill 2024.

• 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
• Said20 May 2025In debate on the Gambling Legislation Amendment Bill 2025, supported the bill, saying lottery licensing should return value to the public while reducing gambling harm.Hansard, Legislative Assembly
• Said17 Jun 2026In debate on the Racing Legislation Amendment (Entity Governance and Other Matters) Bill 2026, defended the regulated racing industry for its jobs and tax revenue and disputed the Greens' criticism of equine welfare.Hansard, Legislative Assembly

Supported replacing the fire services levy with the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund levy and voted for the bill in 2025. Has said lower taxes are desirable but services must be paid for.

• Said15 May 2024In debate on the State Taxation Amendment Bill 2024, said lower taxes encourage economic activity but that public services require taxation to pay for them.Hansard, Legislative Assembly
• 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
• Said20 Mar 2025In debate on the Fire Services Property Amendment (Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund) Bill 2025, supported the new levy, saying it would fund equipment for SES and CFA volunteers facing more call-outs.Hansard, Legislative Assembly

Moved a reasoned amendment to delay the Voluntary Assisted Dying Amendment Bill 2025 (a procedural motion), raising concerns about removing safeguards. Voted against a reasoned amendment to withdraw the Health Safeguards for People Born with Variations in Sex Characteristics Bill 2025 (a procedural vote).

• Said28 Oct 2025In debate on the Voluntary Assisted Dying Amendment Bill 2025, moved that the bill not be read a second time until its consequences were fully considered, saying removing safeguards would make the laws less safe for patients and practitioners.Hansard, Legislative Assembly
• 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