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
Liberal MLC for South-Eastern Metropolitan (since 2022), considered part of the 'religious right' faction of the Victorian Liberal Party. In 2023 she voted against the successful party-room motion to expel fellow conservative Moira Deeming. She has publicly criticised the Andrews government's gender and sexuality policies and characterised the Change or Suppression (Conversion) Practices Prohibition Act as an 'overreach' that, in her view, strips individuals of the right to consent to private practices such as counselling or prayer. In October 2023 she voted for Moira Deeming's motion calling for an inquiry into gender-affirming care (defeated 21-16).
Religious freedom verified
Hermans (Liberal), considered part of the 'religious right' faction of the Victorian Liberal Party and a former Family First candidate, has raised religious-freedom concerns about anti-vilification legislation, characterising it as overreach and warning of 'a potential threat here to the freedom of speech and freedom of religion.'
Freedom of speech verified
Has raised free-speech objections to anti-vilification legislation, characterising it as overreach and warning of 'a potential threat here to the freedom of speech and freedom of religion.' Voted against the Justice Legislation Amendment (Anti-vilification and Social Cohesion) Bill 2024, which repealed the Racial and Religious Tolerance Act 2001 and expanded vilification protections (Legislative Council, second reading, 1 April 2025; Ayes 22, Noes 17).
Gambling & gaming reform verified
Voted against 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).
Hunting (duck & native birds) verified
Voted against 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 was established and its majority report later recommended ending recreational native bird hunting. Voted for Jeff Bourman's motion on deer hunting (Legislative Council, 13 November 2024; Ayes 32, Noes 6; agreed to).
Native forest logging verified
Voted against 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 against Georgie Purcell's motion on wildlife rescue (Legislative Council, 20 March 2024; Ayes 22, Noes 13; agreed to).
Record last updated 2026-08-13.