Supported independent living under threat
David expresses concern over SIL group homes facing closure in Victoria as government subsidies lapse.
Youth crime
David asks what the government’s plan is when prisons are at capacity, as a result of Victoria’s punitive bail laws.
More TAFE in Melbourne’s West
David highlights the urgent demand for job-ready skills in the West and calls on the Minister for Skills and TAFE to expand access to TAFE and universities.
Solomon Heights grassland
David urges state government action on Solomon Heights grassland — calling for fair planning, endangered species protection, and landowner equity.
West Footscray pedestrian and cycling bridge
David urges planning for a pedestrian bridge in West Footscray to connect the community and promote active transport.
Pedestrian safety on Blackshaws Road
David raises the urgent need for improved pedestrian safety along Blackshaws Road in Altona North, highlighting the risks associated with the current lack of safe crossings and increasing vehicle traffic due to upcoming developments.
Leakes Road needs lights
David asks the Minister for Roads and Road Safety to install permanent or temporary traffic lights to enhance safety at the Leakes Road/Western Highway interchange.
Bus reform
David calls for a for a comprehensive bus reform package during the adjournment debate.
Target Zer0
David speaks about a new initiative which aims to eradicate youth criminalisation and the overrepresentation in the justice system of First Nations, African, Pasifika children and youth and those living in residential care in Brimbank, Melton and Wyndham.
West Gate Tunnel pollution
David calls on the Minister for Environment to guarantee that no operating licence will be granted to Transurban until air filtration has been fitted to the West Gate Tunnel ventilation stacks.
