Victoria · Energy
Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Amendment (No New Oil or Gas Activities) Bill 2022
Upper House — as recorded: Council - second readingAs recorded by the source: Council - second reading
- Parliament
- Parliament of Victoria
- Introduced
- 20 Dec 2022
- Latest stage
- 6 Mar 2024
- Introduced by
- Dr Samantha Ratnam
- Stage detail
- Council - second reading
What the bill says it does
The main purpose of this Act is to amend the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2010 to prohibit the grant or renewal of new petroleum titles in Victoria's offshore area.
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Where it sits in the budget
Government function: Fuel and energy
- Economic affairs$3.9B spending, 2026-27
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Try the Victoria budget yourself →Election commitments on the same subject
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- Reverse ban on replacing gas appliances and gas connections in new estates · Victorian Liberals and Nationals · 12 Aug 2026
- Open Victoria for new gas exploration · Victorian Liberals and Nationals · 12 July 2026
- Promote the benefits of switching from gas to electrical projects · Victorian Greens · 21 July 2026
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