Sourced positions
A verified position is the member's own stated view or vote, supported by the listed sources. This page records public statements and conduct only — see methodology.
Gender & LGBTQ+ policy verified
Greens MLC for North-Eastern Metropolitan (elected 2022), the youngest member of the Victorian Parliament and openly queer. He serves as the Greens spokesperson for LGBTIQA+ equality and has used his platform to advocate for trans and gender-diverse people and to call for expanded anti-vilification laws covering gender and sexuality. He has spoken about his rights being 'on public trial' and said the parliament 'needs more queer voices... more trans and gender-diverse voices.' In October 2023 he spoke against Moira Deeming's motion for an inquiry into gender-affirming care, calling it a 'waste of our time' (motion defeated 21-16).
Freedom of speech verified
As Greens spokesperson for LGBTIQA+ equality he has called for anti-vilification laws to be expanded to cover gender identity and sexual orientation. Voted for the Justice Legislation Amendment (Anti-vilification and Social Cohesion) Bill 2024, which repealed the Racial and Religious Tolerance Act 2001 and expanded vilification protections (Legislative Council, second reading, 1 April 2025; Ayes 22, Noes 17). Voted against the Justice Legislation Amendment (Police and Other Matters) Bill 2025, which allows police to direct the removal of face coverings at protests and expands stop, search and move-on powers (Legislative Council, second reading, 2 December 2025; Ayes 30, Noes 8).
Drugs & law and order verified
Greens MLC and the party's drug harm reduction spokesperson. Puglielli has repeatedly pressed for a pill testing/drug-checking trial ('Setting up a pill testing trial this year will help keep young Victorians safe') and for more safe injecting rooms, warning the decision not to open a Melbourne CBD injecting room was 'gutless and will leave countless Victorians vulnerable.' He advocates decriminalisation of personal drug use, 'directing people who use drugs to health services for help, not prison for harm,' plus banning sniffer dogs at festivals and increased harm-reduction funding.
Gambling & gaming reform verified
Voted for the second reading of the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation Repeal and Advisory Councils Bill 2024, which abolished the Foundation (Legislative Council, 20 June 2024; Ayes 23, Noes 13). Voted for the second reading of the Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre-commitment and Carded Play) Bill 2024 (Legislative Council, 27 May 2025; Ayes 35, Noes 1). Voted for the third reading of the Gambling Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 (Legislative Council, 17 June 2025; Ayes 22, Noes 14).
Hunting (duck & native birds) verified
Voted for establishing the Legislative Council's Select Committee on Victoria's Recreational Native Bird Hunting Arrangements, on the motion to establish it (Legislative Council, 9 March 2023; Ayes 20, Noes 15). The committee's majority report later recommended ending recreational native bird hunting. Voted against Jeff Bourman's motion on deer hunting (Legislative Council, 13 November 2024; Ayes 32, Noes 6; agreed to).
Native forest logging verified
Voted for the third reading of the Sustainable Forests (Timber) Repeal Bill 2024, which repealed the Sustainable Forests (Timber) Act 2004 following the cessation of native forest logging on 1 January 2024 (Legislative Council, 20 June 2024; Ayes 20, Noes 12).
Animal welfare verified
Voted for Georgie Purcell's motion on wildlife rescue (Legislative Council, 20 March 2024; Ayes 22, Noes 13; agreed to).
Record last updated 2026-08-13.