Victoria · Transport
Roads, Road Safety and Ports Legislation Amendment Bill 2026
- Parliament
- Parliament of Victoria
- Introduced
- 1 Apr 2026
- Latest stage
- 12 May 2026
- Introduced by
- Hon Melissa Horne
- Stage detail
- Council - second reading (passed Assembly)
What the bill says it does
The purposes of this Act are— (a) to amend the Road Safety Act 1986 to provide for the enforcement of an average speed limit; and (b) to make consequential amendments to the Heavy Vehicle National Law Application Act 2013; and (c) to amend the Heavy Vehicle National Law Application Act 2013 in relation to emergency services exemptions from certain fatigue management requirements; and (d) to amend the Road Management Act 2004 to provide for the temporary declaration of roads by the Head, Transport for Victoria; and (e) to amend toll road Acts— (i) to transfer functions from the Secretary to the Head, Transport for Victoria; and (ii) to make minor and technical amendments to those Acts; and (f) to amend the Port Management Act 1995 in relation to information gathering and charges; and (g) to make minor and technical amendments to the Road Safety Act 1986 and other Acts.
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Timeline
First reading passed — Legislative Assembly
1 Apr 2026
First reading: Statement of compatibility tabled — Legislative Assembly
2 Apr 2026 · Source
Second reading moved — Legislative Assembly
2 Apr 2026 · Source
Second reading: Debate resumed — Legislative Assembly
5 May 2026
Second reading: Government business program — Legislative Assembly
5 May 2026
Second reading passed — Legislative Assembly
5 May 2026
Third reading moved — Legislative Assembly
5 May 2026
Third reading passed — Legislative Assembly
5 May 2026
Message received from Assembly — Legislative Council
12 May 2026
First reading passed — Legislative Council
12 May 2026
First reading: Statement of compatibility tabled — Legislative Council
12 May 2026 · Source
Second reading moved — Legislative Council
12 May 2026 · Source
Where it sits in the budget
Government function: Roads and public transport
- Transport$10.1B spending, 2026-27
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