Data centre approvals
David asks Minister for Planning about the short window of consultation for the Brooklyn data centre concerns.
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Cannabis Legalisation Plebiscite Bill 2026
David introduces a bill to hold a statewide plebiscite asking Victorians whether they support legalising personal adult cannabis use under the model proposed in the 2023 Cannabis Regulation Bill.
National Pain Week
David advocates for better access to effective pain treatments, including medicinal cannabis, and reduce barriers faced by chronic pain sufferers.
Unpaid fines
David calls on the Attorney-General to release de-identified data on imprisonment warrants and remove imprisonment as a penalty for unpaid fines debt.
Dangerous Goods Transport Bill 2026
David speaks on Victoria’s Dangerous Goods Bills which strengthen transport safety, hazardous waste traceability, enforcement and environmental protection.
Melton electrification delays
David asks a constituency question on the Melton Line electrification delays. The constituent has lived in Rockbank for many years and recalls Labor’s election promise to electrify the Melton line in 2014.
Private AOD rehab regulation
David asks about the regulation of private AOD rehabs, citing a 2020 report by the Health Complaints Commissioner which found evidence of poor practices among some privately funded providers.
SRL East advice to Infrastructure Australia
David calls for full transparency of the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East after Infrastructure Australia previosly raised serious concerns.
Restricting Fast Food Developments Bill 2026
David introduces a Bill which empowers councils to restrict fast food developments, prioritise public health, protect communities, and curb obesity.
Nixon’s War On Drugs
David marks the anniversary of US President Richard Nixon declaring the worldwide war on drugs, arguably one of the worst public policy decisions of all time.
