David’s Valedictory Speech
David gives his valedictory speech to the Victorian Parliament, reflecting on four years of advocacy for cannabis reform, Treaty, social justice, workers’ rights and Western Melbourne communities.
Local Government Legislation Amendment (Stronger Communities) Bill 2026
David expresses reservations over local government reforms, arguing the bill lacks key safeguards and detail, while supporting its broader goals of stronger governance and fairer local government workplaces.
Overdose prevention
David questions the Minister for Mental Health on harm reduction measures, supervised injecting rooms and drug checking services.
Home grow of cannabis plants
David spoke about the therapeutic benefits of gardening and questioned why growing a small number of cannabis plants for personal use remains a criminal offence in Victoria.
Sale of Land Amendment (Developer Integrity) Bill 2026
David introduces a bill which requires developers to disclose the status of promised amenities in major housing estates and gives buyers stronger rights when those representations prove false or misleading.
Infrastructure Victoria
David called on the government to rethink the axing of Infrastructure Victoria, warning that abolishing independent oversight would reduce transparency, weaken accountability and leave taxpayers with fewer safeguards over major infrastructure spending.
Data centre e-waste
David asked the Minister for AI and the Digital Economy how the government will manage the growing amounts of e-waste from data centres.
Taylors Road duplication
David congratulated a successful community campaign that secured traffic lights at Leakes Road and called for Taylors Road to be upgraded and managed by the state government to improve safety and reduce congestion.
Multicultural Victoria Amendment Bill 2026
David speaks in support of a bill to strengthen multicultural representation, improve government engagement with diverse communities, support language services, and promote social cohesion, inclusion and respect across Victoria’s multicultural and multifaith communities.
Footscray CBD revitalisation
David calls on the Premier to consider a citizens assembly to make decisions on how to revitalise Footscray, with constituents concerned about community safety, antisocial behaviour, homelessness and mental health issues impacting residents, traders, workers and visitors in the area.
