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.
Abortion & reproductive policy verified
D'Ambrosio, member for Mill Park since 2002 (and thus in Parliament for the 2008 reform), has publicly supported expanding abortion access. In a 29 November 2023 statement marking the 15th anniversary of Victoria's 2008 decriminalisation of abortion, she promoted the Allan Labor Government's expansion of surgical termination services across Melbourne and new sexual and reproductive health hubs, noting safe access zones around abortion providers had been legislated.
Voluntary assisted dying verified
Voted on the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2017 in the Victorian Legislative Assembly (conscience vote; the bill passed the Assembly 47-37 on 20 October 2017). Lily D'Ambrosio voted YES (in favour).
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Voted for the Justice Legislation Amendment (Anti-vilification and Social Cohesion) Bill 2024, which repealed the Racial and Religious Tolerance Act 2001 and expanded vilification protections (Legislative Assembly, combined second and third reading, 20 February 2025; Ayes 50, Noes 25).
Gambling & gaming reform verified
Voted for the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation Repeal and Advisory Councils Bill 2024, which abolished the Foundation (Legislative Assembly, second and third reading, 30 May 2024; Ayes 49, Noes 28). Voted for the Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre-commitment and Carded Play) Bill 2024 (Legislative Assembly, second and third reading, 20 March 2025; Ayes 53, Noes 25). Voted for the second reading of the Gambling Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 (Legislative Assembly, 20 May 2025; Ayes 51, Noes 25). Voted for the second reading of the Casino and Gambling Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 (Legislative Assembly, 11 September 2025; Ayes 73, Noes 3).
Native forest logging verified
As Victorian Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change, D'Ambrosio (ALP) drove the government policy to phase out native forest logging, announcing on 7 Nov 2019 the plan to end all native forest logging in Victoria: 'This is the largest environmental protection plan in our state's history... By ending the destruction of our old growth forests immediately, we're protecting the habitat of our Greater Gliders, Leadbeater's Possums, and many other threatened species.' Logging in state forests ended 1 Jan 2024 and the enabling Act was later repealed. Voted for the second 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 Assembly, 30 May 2024; Ayes 53, Noes 24).
Energy verified
As Victorian Minister for Energy and Resources, Lily D'Ambrosio has driven Victoria's legislated renewable energy targets of 65% renewable generation by 2030 and 95% by 2035 (with the remaining ~5% gas), the revival of a state-owned State Electricity Commission (SEC), and a planned exit from coal-fired power. She stated Victoria's 'record investment in renewable energy is paying off - Victoria consistently has the lowest wholesale power prices in the country.'
Environment & water verified
As Victorian Minister for Climate Action, Energy and Resources (Labor), Lily D'Ambrosio introduced legislation locking in Victoria's renewable energy and climate targets: 95% renewable electricity generation by 2035 (with a 65% interim target for 2030), emissions reduction of 45-50% below 2005 levels by 2030 and 75-80% by 2035, and bringing net zero forward from 2050 to 2045. She said: 'These targets encourage investment in Victoria's renewable energy transition and show our commitment to bold climate action as we work towards net-zero emissions by 2045.'
Record last updated 2026-08-13.