David’s minority report for the Inquiry into Victoria’s Upper House Electoral System warns reforms will silence small parties, curb democracy, and entrench Victoria’s old political parties.
David tables a petition signed by Sunbury residents opposing a proposed waste incinerator. The petition raises concerns over pollution, 700 extra trucks, and health risks near homes and town centre.
David raises community concerns that an operator of an illegal waste dump in Sunbury was fined only $10K by the EPA.
David asks the Minister for Planning if she will rule out considering applications for the proposed Sunbury incinerator until inquiry report is tabled.
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?
David asks the Minister for Disability about the crisis facing workers in the supported independent living sector, which threatens SIL homes and care quality.
Legalise Cannabis MPs slam Allan govt for ignoring ALP cannabis policy and expert advice on cannabis law reform in Victoria.
David says Sunshine could be a second CBD by 2050, and that progressing the Sunshine Station Masterplan could unlock $8B investment, 29K jobs and transform the region.
David speaks against Victoria’s congestion levy hike — labelling it a car park tax, rather than a way to reduce congestion.
David calls out the political dissonance of signing the First Nations treaty while introducing new youth crime laws which will disproportionately affect Aboriginal kids.
