John Mullahy

Has highlighted tougher bail outcomes, more police and a new violence reduction unit for young people. Voted for the Bail Further Amendment Bill 2025.

• Voted14 Aug 2025Voted yes on the second and third reading of the Bail Further Amendment Bill 2025. Passed 73–3.Hansard, Legislative Assembly
• Said18 Nov 2025In an adjournment matter, sought an update on community safety measures and described the new violence reduction unit as an early intervention model to keep young people out of the cycle of crime.Hansard, Legislative Assembly
• Said24 Sep 2026In a constituency question to the Minister for Police, said more offenders were now being jailed rather than bailed and that more police and PSOs were being placed in local stations.Hansard, Legislative Assembly

Has backed planning reforms and more homes near the future Suburban Rail Loop station in Glen Waverley. Voted against letting the Greens' rent controls bill be introduced in April 2026 (a procedural vote).

• Said3 Dec 2025In a constituency question, asked what support was available to deliver more homes in Glen Waverley, saying housing supply should grow in established, well-serviced suburbs near public transport.Hansard, Legislative Assembly
• Said5 Mar 2026In an adjournment matter, welcomed planning approval for 795 new homes on Springvale Road near the future Suburban Rail Loop station, including affordable housing for women at risk of homelessness.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 and voted for it.

• Said15 Oct 2025In debate on the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025, spoke in support, describing it as a historic step and saying sovereignty was never ceded.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 supported the Suburban Rail Loop and cheaper public transport fares. 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
• Said3 Jun 2026In a constituency question, asked the Minister for the Suburban Rail Loop what disruption Glen Waverley would face if the opposition were elected and paused and reviewed the project.Hansard, Legislative Assembly
• Said9 Sep 2026In a constituency question to the Minister for Public Transport, pointed to free travel for under-18s, half-price fares and tap-and-go ticketing.Hansard, Legislative Assembly

As a member of the committee that inquired into workplace surveillance, has supported more privacy protections for workers as AI-driven monitoring grows. Voted against letting the Greens' AI data centres moratorium bill be introduced in August 2026 (a procedural vote).

• Said30 Jul 2025In a statement on the same committee report, said Victoria lacks a dedicated legal framework for workplace surveillance and that monitoring should be transparent and proportionate.Hansard, Legislative Assembly
• Said19 Nov 2025In a statement on the Economy and Infrastructure Committee's workplace surveillance report, said laws had not kept pace with AI-driven monitoring and welcomed limits on the sale of employee 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

Spoke in favour of carded play and pre-commitment limits on poker machines and voted for the Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre-commitment and Carded Play) Bill 2024.

• Said19 Mar 2025In debate on the Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre-commitment and Carded Play) Bill 2024, spoke in favour, saying player cards let people set limits on how much they are willing to lose.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

Has promoted the power saving bonus to local residents. 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
• Said4 Feb 2026In a constituency question, asked how many Glen Waverley households had taken up the $100 power saving bonus for concession card holders and offered office help with applications.Hansard, Legislative Assembly

Has asked about women's health services in Melbourne's east. 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
• Said17 Mar 2026In a constituency question, asked the Minister for Health how women's health clinics and related initiatives were improving access to care and reducing wait times for women in Glen Waverley.Hansard, Legislative Assembly