Meng Heang Tak

Has spoken in support of the government's bail and youth crime bills, citing community safety concerns in Clarinda. Voted for the Bail Further Amendment Bill 2025.

• Said13 Aug 2025In debate on the Bail Further Amendment Bill 2025, supported the second tranche of bail changes aimed at reducing repeat offending, describing community safety as a common local concern.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
• Said11 Aug 2026In debate on the Crimes Amendment (Recruitment of Children for Criminal Activity) Bill 2026, supported a new offence for adults who recruit children to commit serious crimes, saying community safety was a priority for local families.Hansard, Legislative Assembly

Has supported building regulation reform and the renting taskforce's inspections in Clayton. Voted against letting the Greens' rent controls bill be introduced (a procedural vote).

• Said15 Aug 2024In an adjournment matter, asked the Minister for Consumer Affairs for an update on the renting taskforce, noting more than 60 per cent of properties in Clayton are rentals.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
• Said1 Apr 2026In debate on the Building and Plumbing Administration and Enforcement Bill 2026, supported replacing the Victorian Building Authority with a Building and Plumbing Commission with stronger enforcement powers.Hansard, Legislative Assembly

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

• Said14 Oct 2025In debate on the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025, supported Aboriginal self-determination and representation in decisions affecting their rights. Said “It makes sense and it is fair and it is right.”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 sought updates on Suburban Rail Loop works in the electorate. 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 Mar 2026In an adjournment matter, asked the Minister for the Suburban Rail Loop for an update on the Heatherton stabling site works ahead of tunnelling between Cheltenham and Glen Waverley.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 spoken in support of gambling harm minimisation bills. 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, supported the bill, saying gambling harm minimisation matters to many constituents.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
• Said20 May 2025In debate on the Gambling Legislation Amendment Bill 2025, supported the bill as part of gambling harm minimisation and implementing the casino royal commission's recommendations.Hansard, Legislative Assembly

Has raised cost-of-living pressures in Clarinda and the car registration refund. Voted for the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund levy 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
• Said5 May 2026In an adjournment matter, asked the Minister for Roads and Road Safety for an update on the 20 per cent car registration refund, saying cost of living is front of mind for constituents.Hansard, Legislative Assembly

Has raised public health services in Clayton South and the Monash Medical Centre expansion. Voted against a reasoned amendment to withdraw the Health Safeguards bill for redrafting (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
• Said18 Jun 2026In debate on the Health Legislation Amendment (Regulatory Reform) Bill 2026, supported the bill and cited the $535 million Monash Medical Centre expansion at Clayton.Hansard, Legislative Assembly
• Said11 Aug 2026In an adjournment matter, asked the Minister for Health for an update on public health supports for families in Clayton South.Hansard, Legislative Assembly