Data centres and water security
David uses question time to call for better environmental regulations on data centres to protect water security.
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Watergardens station parking
David calls for safer access, improved bus connections and active transport options for commuters at Watergardens Station.
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AI data centres threaten water supply
David questions the Minister for Water on plans to protect Melbourne’s waterways and drinking water from overuse by AI data centres.
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Data centres water use
David questions the Minister for Water on the impact of data centres and a proposed incinerator on Melbourne’s water supply.
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Wastewater drug data
20th March 2024 09:41amVictorian Legislative Council, Melbourne David ETTERSHANK (Western Metropolitan) (09:41): That this house notes That – and calls on the Allan to legalise cannabis in order to reduce criminal activity and increase community safety. [ENDS]
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Moratorium on data centres
David calls for a moratorium on data centres, saying communities are being shut out of planning decisions and that stronger regulations, transparency and consultation must come before any new approvals are granted.
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Let Victorians decide on cannabis legalisation
David speaks on Rachel Payne’s motion calling for a plebiscite on cannabis legalisation, arguing an overwhelming majority of Victorians support removing criminal penalties for personal cannabis use, yet governments continue to avoid meaningful reform.
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Data centre transparency
David supports a motion calling for data centre transparency, water and energy scrutiny.
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Electoral Amendment (Miscellaneous Matters) Bill 2026
David citicises Victoria’s electoral reforms, which remove group voting tickets without regional change. He argues it will harm minor parties and proportional representation in Victoria.
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Sunbury residents deserve the full story on hiq data centre plans
Sunbury residents fighting a proposed waste-to-energy facility have another reason to demand answers, with HiQ revealing plans for a massive data centre and battery storage system at the same precinct.
