Roma Britnell

Says the 2025 bail changes did not go far enough and backs the Coalition's 'break bail, face jail' policy. Has asked for more police powers to deal with repeat offenders in the south-west.

• Said13 Aug 2025In debate on the Bail Further Amendment Bill 2025, said the bill did not go far enough and supported an opposition amendment calling for more police resources and a 'break bail, face jail' policy.Hansard, Legislative Assembly
• Said9 Sep 2026In an adjournment matter, asked the Minister for Police to give Victoria Police the powers and tools they are seeking to deal with repeat offenders, citing an assault at a Warrnambool supermarket.Hansard, Legislative Assembly

Has called for more local consultation on planning decisions and pressed for public housing for a family in need. Shadow Minister for Consumer Affairs in 2021 and 2022. Voted to let the Greens' rent controls bill be introduced (a procedural vote).

• Minister12 Sep 2021Shadow Minister for Consumer Affairs from September 2021 to December 2022.Parliament of Victoria member page
• Said17 Mar 2026In an adjournment matter, asked the Minister for Housing and Building to urgently find a home for a 10-year-old with severe cerebral palsy whose father has been on the public housing list for six years.Hansard, Legislative Assembly
• Voted1 Apr 2026Voted yes 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
• Said11 Aug 2026In an adjournment matter, asked the Minister for Planning to restore transparency and community consultation, saying residents learn of major developments only after work has started.Hansard, Legislative Assembly

Spoke against the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025, citing local Aboriginal-led programs achieved without a treaty, and voted against it.

• Said14 Oct 2025In debate on the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025, opposed the bill while describing support for local Aboriginal programs, saying “This legislation, rather than healing, will divide us.”Hansard, Legislative Assembly
• Voted16 Oct 2025Voted no on the second and third reading of the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025. Passed 54–27.Hansard, Legislative Assembly

Has pressed the government on deteriorating regional roads and disruption to Warrnambool train services. Voted against the Transport Infrastructure and Planning Legislation Amendment Bill 2024.

• Minister19 Dec 2018Shadow Minister for Ports and Freight from December 2018 to October 2025.Parliament of Victoria member page
• Voted31 Oct 2024Voted no 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
• Said31 Mar 2026In an adjournment matter, asked the Minister for Public and Active Transport to reinstate seat bookings on Warrnambool trains and postpone track works until after school holidays.Hansard, Legislative Assembly
• Said9 Sep 2026In a matter of public importance debate on road maintenance, said south-west roads are crumbling and cited an Auditor-General finding that roads are deteriorating faster than they are fixed.Hansard, Legislative Assembly

Has said schools should help children work with technology rather than only ban devices, and called for investment in AI-enabled fire detection. Voted to let the Greens' bill to pause new AI data centre approvals be introduced (a procedural vote).

• Said12 Nov 2025In an adjournment matter on Budj Bim bushfire recovery, said AI-enabled fire detection technology exists but the government has not invested in it.Hansard, Legislative Assembly
• Said4 Jun 2026In debate on the Education and Training Reform Amendment Bill 2026, did not oppose wider limits on personal devices in schools but said children should be helped to work with technology rather than just banning it.Hansard, Legislative Assembly
• Voted11 Aug 2026Voted yes 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 a premium payment in a 2025 gambling bill as a new tax and supports the Warrnambool May Racing Carnival. Voted against the Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre-commitment and Carded Play) Bill 2024.

• Voted20 Mar 2025Voted no 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 the bill's premium payment on the new licence amounts to a new tax affecting poker machines and lotteries.Hansard, Legislative Assembly
• Said5 May 2026In a members statement, described the Warrnambool May Racing Carnival as a major economic driver, injecting more than $15 million into the local economy.Hansard, Legislative Assembly

Has criticised the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund levy for its impact on families, farmers and regional businesses. Voted against the levy bill in 2025.

• Voted20 Mar 2025Voted no 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 May 2025In an adjournment matter, asked the Premier to visit South-West Coast to see the impact of the emergency services levy, saying the levy has tripled for primary producers.Hansard, Legislative Assembly
• Said9 Dec 2025In a members statement, said the government still plans a $3 billion emergency services tax hit and that most families are already paying it.Hansard, Legislative Assembly

Has raised health workforce shortages in Portland and questioned the scope of the Warrnambool Base Hospital redevelopment. Voted for a reasoned amendment to withdraw and redraft 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 for 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
• Said28 Jul 2026In an adjournment matter, asked the Minister for Health to guarantee the car parking promised in the Warrnambool Base Hospital redevelopment, citing reports of cuts to the project.Hansard, Legislative Assembly
• Said26 Aug 2026In an adjournment matter, asked the Minister for Health to meet Portland District Health about a funded plan to restore lost services, citing workforce census findings on Portland.Hansard, Legislative Assembly