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). Shaun Leane 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Voted for the Justice Legislation Amendment (Anti-vilification and Social Cohesion) Bill 2024, which repealed the Racial and Religious Tolerance Act 2001 and expanded vilification protections (Legislative Council, second reading, 1 April 2025; Ayes 22, Noes 17).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Voted for the third reading of the Sustainable Forests (Timber) Repeal Bill 2024, which repealed the Sustainable Forests (Timber) Act 2004 following the cessation of native forest logging on 1 January 2024 (Legislative Council, 20 June 2024; Ayes 20, Noes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). 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).
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.