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.
Voluntary assisted dying verified
Voted on the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2017 in the Victorian Legislative Council (conscience vote; the bill passed the Council 22-18 on 22 November 2017). Harriet Shing voted YES (in favour).
Gender & LGBTQ+ policy verified
Labor MLC for Eastern Victoria (since 2014) and the first openly lesbian member of the Parliament of Victoria. In June 2022 she was appointed Minister for Equality (alongside Steve Dimopoulos, becoming one of Victoria's first openly gay cabinet ministers). She was a vocal supporter of the Change or Suppression (Conversion) Practices Prohibition Bill, speaking in the February 2021 debate to acknowledge survivors and the harms of conversion practices, and has publicly criticised the Liberal Party's record on LGBTQI protections. She is a member of the Labor Left. As Minister for Equality she spoke against Moira Deeming's October 2023 motion for an inquiry into gender-affirming care (defeated 21-16). From April 2026 she became Minister for Health, Ambulance Services and Water.
Religious freedom verified
Shing (Labor) voted in favour of the Change or Suppression (Conversion) Practices Prohibition Bill in the Legislative Council in February 2021, supporting the government's ban on conversion practices.
Freedom of speech verified
Voted for the Justice Legislation Amendment (Anti-vilification and Social Cohesion) Bill 2024, which repealed the Racial and Religious Tolerance Act 2001 and expanded vilification protections (Legislative Council, second reading, 1 April 2025; Ayes 22, Noes 17).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 for 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).
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 for 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 Amendment (Timber Harvesting Safety Zones) Bill 2022 (Legislative Council, 4 August 2022; Ayes 30, Noes 5). Voted for the second reading of the Conservation, Forests and Lands Amendment Bill 2022 (Legislative Council, 24 March 2022; Ayes 30, Noes 3). Voted for the third reading of the Forests Legislation Amendment (Compliance and Enforcement) Bill 2019 (Legislative Council, 5 October 2021; Ayes 20, Noes 17).
Health verified
Appointed Victorian Minister for Health (also Ambulance Services and Water) in April 2026 in Premier Jacinta Allan's cabinet reshuffle, replacing Mary-Anne Thomas. Tasked with steering the health system through workforce pressures, demand challenges and cost-of-living impacts, with the government's stated aim of making care 'easier and cheaper for busy families to access.'
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.