Planning disallowance motion
David speaks on a proposal to remove planning provisions for 25 Activity Centres and Mid Rise Housing Code.
Plumpton data centre
David slams the environmental cost of Victoria’s data centre boom, highlighting fossil fuel emissions, e-waste, and grid stability risks.
Sunbury NO Incinerator Rally
David speaks about the Sunbury NO Incinerator campaign rally on Sunday the 24th of May. The community are opposed to waste incineration in Sunbury’s growth fringe.
Spring 2026 Global Sumud Flotilla
David condemns the genocide of Palestinians and the abuse of flotilla activists, calling on the Premier to take action against the Israeli Government.
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.
Leakes Road Interchange
David calls for traffic lights at Leakes Road/Western Hwy interchange as safety concerns from residents go ignored.
Cannabis cautioning scheme
David calls for Victoria Police’s cannabis cautioning policy to be formalised in legislation to curb arrests for minor possession.
Abuse in Supported Residential Services (SRS)
David questions the Minister for Disability on abuse allegations in Supported Residential Services and calls for greater safety for women and LGBTQI+ people.
Local Government Integrity
David supports a motion to review Victoria’s councillor code of conduct, boost local government autonomy, reduce costly disputes, and protect free debate.
Aboriginal deaths in custody
Parliament of Victoria | Legislative Council | Members Statements13 May 2026 David ETTERSHANK (Western Metropolitan Region): It is 35 years since the release of the final report of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody. The royal commission investigated 99 deaths and made 339 recommendations…
