Treaty compatability for new legislation
David calls out Treaty misinformation and urges Parliament to meet legal obligations under the Statewide Treaty Act.
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Youth crime approach undermines Treaty
David calls out the political dissonance of signing the First Nations treaty while introducing new youth crime laws which will disproportionately affect Aboriginal kids.
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Statewide Treaty Bill 2025
David backs Victoria’s historic Treaty for First Nations justice, truth-telling, and self-determination.
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Treaty statement
Legalise Cannabis Victoria supports Treaty and calls out the racist impact of cannabis laws on First Nations people.
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Treaty for Victoria
David makes a statement on the opening ceremony for Treaty negotiations in Victoria, highlighting the significance of the moment and calling for Victorians to walk with First Nations people to shape a better future.
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Appropriation (2026–2027) Bill 2026
David gives a sharp critique of the state budget, focusing on the cost of living, housing crisis, public transport failures and underfunded services.
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Energy and Other Legislation Amendment (Resilience Reforms and Other Matters) Bill 2026
David speaks in favour of a bill which strengthens energy resilience, climate adaptation, grid reliability and consultation.
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Justice Legislation Amendment (Community Safety) Bill 2025
David criticises a justice bill for its harsh youth sentencing, human rights breaches, and calls for evidence-based justice.
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Justice Legislation Amendment (Police and Other Matters) Bill 2025
David opposes a bill which expands police powers, erodes protest rights, and civil liberties.
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Labor’s failure to decriminalise cannabis
David urges cannabis decriminalisation to reduce arrests, cut justice costs, and boost health outcomes. In this powerful speech, he asks: What does Labor stand for?
