Excessive police presence at 420 Day Picnic
David delivered a member’s statement about the disproportionate police presence during a peaceful 420 Day picnic in the Flagstaff Gardens on 20 April 2023.
AMCA funding for Compass
David asked about funding for the Australian Medicinal Cannabis Association who is seeking to establish Compass, a charitably funded compassionate access scheme that will provide subsidised access for certain medicinal cannabis patients in Australia
Medicinal Cannabis Accessibility
David raised an adjournment matter about the accessibility of medicinal cannabis and whether or not the products can be subsidised under the PBS
Health Information Sharing Bill 2023 – Debate Resumed
David continued to contribute to the Health Information Sharing Bill 2023 debate in the committee when it resumed on the 9th March 2023.
Pollution in Stony Creek
David raised a constituency question to the Minister for Environment about the pollution in Stony Creek which inexplicable turned the water orange on February 10 2023.
Human Source Management Bill 2023
David made a contribution to the second reading debate on a Bill which aims to implement a number of recommendations from the Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants (RCMPI), including introducing a framework for the registration, use, and management of human sources by Victoria Police.
Extremism on the Steps of Parliament
David rose in the chamber to condemn the extreme displays witnessed on the steps of Parliament on Saturday 18th March 2023.
Hemp Industry Grants
David asked a question about the government’s consideration of specific grants for the industrial hemp industry.
Problem Gambling in Brimbank
David asked a question on behalf of a constituent who is concerned about problem gambling in the Brimbank region.
Health Information Sharing Bill 2023 – Debate
David rose to to speak to the Health Legislation Amendment (Information Sharing) Bill 2023 raising a number of concerns.
