Ministerial code of conduct
David criticises Labor and the Coalition for voting against stronger integrity measures that would restrict ministers from accepting gifts and hospitality from gambling corporations.
International Overdose Awareness Day
David gives a statement on International Overdose Awareness Day, urging action on naloxone access, pill testing and supervised injecting services.
Moratorium on data centres
David calls for a moratorium on data centres, saying communities are being shut out of planning decisions and that stronger regulations, transparency and consultation must come before any new approvals are granted.
Safe Patient Care (Nurse to Patient and Midwife to Patient Ratios) Amendment Bill 2026
David speaks in support of a bill to strengthen nurse-to-patient ratios in Victoria, saying it will improve patient safety, save lives, reduce pressure on nurses and midwives, and deliver better healthcare outcomes for Victorians, particularly in regional areas.
Waste to Energy Report tabled
David speaks on the tabling of the waste-to-energy report, arguing that Victoria needs stronger oversight, stricter safeguards and greater accountability before waste-to-energy incineration projects proceed.
Reproductive rights in Victoria
David asks what the government is doing to protect abortion access in Melbourne’s west amid pushes by conservative parties to wind back reproductive rights and sexual healthcare.
Will Liberals legalise cannabis?
David asks a member of the opposition whether the Liberals would move to legalise cannabis if they win government. While the President ruled the main question out of order, the response in the chamber was very lively.
Modular hemp homes
David calls for Victoria to become a leader in low-carbon modular housing and asked for an update on what the government is doing to support modular housing and low-emission building materials such as hemp.
Let Victorians decide on cannabis legalisation
David speaks on Rachel Payne’s motion calling for a plebiscite on cannabis legalisation, arguing an overwhelming majority of Victorians support removing criminal penalties for personal cannabis use, yet governments continue to avoid meaningful reform.
Access to health records
David questions Health Minister about patients’ ability to accesss their health records access, as well as data sharing and privacy.
