Free public transport is cold comfort to many in Melbourne’s west: LCV MP
Free public transport offers little relief in Melbourne’s west, says Legalise Cannabis MP David Ettershank, citing poor access, unreliable buses and overcrowded trains.
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Free public transport
Parliament of Victoria | Legislative Council | Members StatementsApril 1 2026 David ETTERSHANK (Western Metropolitan Region): No doubt many Victorians are delighted that the government is making public transport free for a month. For many, a weekly Myki typically costs between $45 and $60 a week. However, for hundreds of thousands in the west, it…
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Integrated transport strategy for Melbourne’s West
David calls for an integrated transport strategy and coordinated western and northern metro reform plan for Melbourne’s West.
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$1.1b of roadworks is nice, but can we please have some public transport?
West Metro Legalise Cannabis MP David Ettershank said that he was delighted that the Federal Government had committed $1.1 billion to repair the potholed Western Freeway, but the state’s west was still in desperate need of effective public transport.
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Transport Infrastructure and Planning Legislation Amendment Bill 2024
David speaks on a bill which seeks to alter existing legislation to provide for the delivery of precinct projects.
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Transport company reverses plan to build freight hub on Green Wedge and rare grassland
5th of September 2024, 9:32pm FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Western Metro MP David Ettershank says he is elated that the multinational freight company Pacific National has decided against building a $5 billion freight terminal that would have devastated native grasslands and rare animals on the edge of Melbourne. The Legalise Cannabis MP worked closely with the…
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Public transport needed for future soccer stadium
David asks how government intends to connect a new sporting precinct in Tarneit to the PTV network.
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Failed bus plan
David urges the government to get on with bus reform to fix public transport gaps in Melbourne’s West.
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Fix Taylors Road
David calls on the government to work with with Brimbank Council to duplicate Taylors Road to fix safety, crashes and congestion.
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Melton line electrification
David asks Minister for Public and Active Transport for clear timelines on Melton electrification and new Mount Atkinson and Thornhill Park stations.
