Criminalisation of youth in care
David asks the Minister for Children about government efforts to reduce the over-criminalisation of young people in residential care.
Wrongs Amendment (Vicarious Liability) Bill 2025
David speaks in support of a bill which seeks to remedy the precedent set by a High Court ruling which denies justice for survivors of institutional childhood sexual abuse.
Allow adult use of cannabis
David gives a statement on a recent study by the Penington Institute, which revealed that a significant majority of Victorians support decriminalising cannabis.
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.
Select Committee on Victoria Planning Provisions Amendments VC257, VC267 and VC274
David tables a report on changes to planning provisions which relate to so-called ‘activity centres’. The report highlighted the importance of community engagement and the potential unintended consequences of the changes.
Upgrade Robinsons Road, Westwood Drive & Calder Park Drive
David calls for upgrades to a key road corridor in the City of Melton on behalf of a constituent. They request that Robinsons Road, Westwood Drive and Calder Park Drive be designated as state roads, to be managed by the Department of Transport and Planning.
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.
Inquiry into Activity Centre Planning Provisions
David speaks on a motion to establish a select committee inquiry to investigate activity centre planning provisions, raising concerns about various exemptions that could undermine local environmental standards and the quality of new developments.
Safe Patient Care Amendment Bill
David speaks in support of a bill which aims to boost nurse and midwife staffing ratios to improve patient care in hospitals.
Police resources at 420
David raises concerns about police presence and arrests at the 420 cannabis celebration event, questioning the effectiveness of these actions in relation to Victoria Police’s drug strategy.
