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 Assembly (conscience vote; the bill passed the Assembly 47-37 on 20 October 2017). Sonya Kilkenny voted YES (in favour).
Religious freedom verified
As Attorney-General, Kilkenny led the Justice Legislation Amendment (Anti-vilification and Social Cohesion) reforms (passed April 2025), which repealed the Racial and Religious Tolerance Act 2001 and expanded anti-vilification protections. She stated that 'genuine and legitimate religious activities, such as worshipping, practising, proselytising and teaching religion - they will always remain someone's right in Victoria under this Government.'
Freedom of speech verified
As Attorney-General she led the Justice Legislation Amendment (Anti-vilification and Social Cohesion) reforms (passed April 2025), which repealed the Racial and Religious Tolerance Act 2001 and expanded anti-vilification protections. She stated that 'genuine and legitimate religious activities, such as worshipping, practising and teaching' would remain lawful under the new provisions. Voted for the Justice Legislation Amendment (Anti-vilification and Social Cohesion) Bill 2024, which repealed the Racial and Religious Tolerance Act 2001 and expanded vilification protections (Legislative Assembly, combined second and third reading, 20 February 2025;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).
Drugs & law and order verified
As Attorney-General, Kilkenny was a lead announcer of the March 2025 'tough bail laws', stating the laws were 'targeted squarely at the risks of young people committing serious crimes while out on bail' and created the toughest bail tests ever for serious offences, including a presumption against bail for knife, weapon and gun offences. The reforms removed remand as a 'last resort' and added new offences for committing an indictable offence while on bail and breaching bail conditions.
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).
Native forest logging verified
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).
Housing & planning verified
As Minister for Planning, Kilkenny drove Victoria's Housing Statement planning reforms to boost housing supply (target of 800,000 new homes over a decade), including allowing small second homes/granny flats without a planning permit and streamlined 'townhouse and low-rise code' changes: 'These changes will boost housing supply in a way that's sensitive to every street, whether you're building a second home for your children or selling off your backyard to help someone else buy theirs.'
Record last updated 2026-08-13.