Victoria · Planning

Planning Amendment (Restricting New Fast Food Developments) Bill 2026

LapsedAs recorded by the source: LapsedNo longer listed as a current bill

Lapsed: Not passed before parliament was prorogued or dissolved, usually for an election. It can be introduced again in the new parliament. What the other terms mean

Parliament: Parliament of Victoria
Introduced: 2 June 2026
Latest stage: 3 Nov 2026
Introduced by: David Ettershank
Stage detail: Lapsed

What the bill says it does

The purpose of this Act is to amend the Planning and Environment Act 1987 to provide for restrictions on new fast food developments.

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Timeline

First reading passed — Legislative Council
2 June 2026
Second reading moved — Legislative Council
17 June 2026
Bill lapsed — Legislative Council
3 Nov 2026
Status changed from Upper House to Lapsed
Noticed by FOCUp 5 Nov 2026 · Source
Lapsed

Where it sits in the budget

Government function: Planning and community amenities

Housing and community amenities$3B spending, 2026-27

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