Mathew Hilakari

Supported the stricter bail laws of 2025, saying they put community safety first, and has pressed for progress on the new Point Cook police station. Voted for the Bail Further Amendment Bill 2025.

• Said13 Aug 2025In debate on the Bail Further Amendment Bill 2025, supported the stricter bail laws, citing a serious assault on a local man, and said “these laws prioritise community safety”.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
• Said2 Apr 2026In an adjournment matter, asked the Minister for Police to visit the Point Cook police station under construction, saying there is more to do on community safety.Hansard, Legislative Assembly

Has opposed extending the urban growth boundary to the RAAF base at Point Cook and argued that more housing growth should go to established suburbs near transport. Voted against letting the Greens' rent controls bill be introduced (a procedural vote).

• Said19 Feb 2026In an adjournment matter, asked the Minister for Planning to confirm there are no plans to extend the urban growth boundary to the Point Cook RAAF base, saying “Point Cook has done its fair share” and more homes should go near hubs like Caulfield station.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, listing missed chances for a treaty since 1803 and hoping it would renew the relationship between Aboriginal people and the state.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 welcomed new traffic lights at Point Cook Road and Central Avenue and said a re-elected Labor government would duplicate Point Cook Road to Dunnings Road. 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 a members statement, welcomed traffic lights replacing roundabouts at Point Cook Road and Central Avenue, and said Labor would duplicate Point Cook Road from Central Avenue to Dunnings Road if re-elected.Hansard, Legislative Assembly
• Said23 Sep 2026In an adjournment matter, invited the Minister for Roads and Road Safety to see the Point Cook Road and Central Avenue works, and outlined plans to duplicate the last 800 metres of Central Avenue.Hansard, Legislative Assembly

Voted against letting the Greens' AI data centres moratorium bill 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 questioned the community benefits pokies venues claim in return for a tax discount, and backed the 4 am to 10 am closure of gaming areas. Voted for the pre-commitment and carded play bill for poker machines.

• 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, said gambling harm is rising even as fewer people play pokies, and backed closing gaming venues from 4 am to 10 am.Hansard, Legislative Assembly
• Said12 Aug 2026In a statement on a Public Accounts and Estimates Committee report, questioned whether pokies venues' claimed community benefits, which earn an 8.33 per cent tax discount, include items such as staff wages.Hansard, Legislative Assembly

Has backed the fair fuel plan and the energy upgrades program as cost-of-living measures. 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 Apr 2025In debate on the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target Amendment (Energy Upgrades for the Future) Bill 2025, said the energy upgrades program lowers costs for households and businesses and will avoid $3.8 billion in energy system costs.Hansard, Legislative Assembly
• Said30 Oct 2025In debate on the Consumer Legislation Amendment Bill 2025, supported the bill and welcomed the second phase of the fair fuel plan, which locks in fuel prices from 6 am.Hansard, Legislative Assembly

Has supported free public dental clinics and the Health Safeguards bill. 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
• Said5 Feb 2026In debate on the Health Safeguards for People Born with Variations in Sex Characteristics Bill 2025, supported the bill and opposed further delay, saying “we should never let perfect be the enemy of the good”.Hansard, Legislative Assembly
• Said23 Sep 2026In debate on a motion on dental services, said a re-elected Labor government would open 10 free public dental clinics expected to see 100,000 Victorians a year.Hansard, Legislative Assembly