Thursday,
17 April 2025
Bill shelved as parliament rises

DEBATE on the Emergency Services Volunteers Fund (ESVF) bill was adjourned at the end of the upper house's final sitting day before parliament's five-week recess, having faced widespread criticism from the opposition and cross benches.

The bill was passed in the lower house on 20 March.

Members for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad and Rikki-Lee Tyrrell also criticised the bill, with Ms Tyrrell tel...

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