Justice Legislation Amendment (Community Safety) Bill 2025
David criticises a justice bill for its harsh youth sentencing, human rights breaches, and calls for evidence-based justice.
Ombudsman condemns Maribyrnong flood modelling
David raises concerns outlined in a report by the Victorian Ombudsman about flawed flood modelling which led to homes built on flood plains.
Stop-and-search powers
David raises concerns over Melbourne CBD becoming a police stop-and-search zone and implications for racial profiling and civil rights.
Justice Legislation Amendment (Police and Other Matters) Bill 2025
David opposes a bill which expands police powers, erodes protest rights, and civil liberties.
Inquiry into Victoria’s Upper House electoral system minority report
David’s minority report for the Inquiry into Victoria’s Upper House Electoral System warns reforms will silence small parties, curb democracy, and entrench Victoria’s old political parties.
Altona North Train Station
David calls for Altona North train station by 2030 to fix the longest gap between stops on Melbourne’s metropolitan network.
Petition against Sunbury waste incinerator
David tables a petition signed by Sunbury residents opposing a proposed waste incinerator. The petition raises concerns over pollution, 700 extra trucks, and health risks near homes and town centre.
Canterbury Avenue illegal landfill
David raises community concerns that an operator of an illegal waste dump in Sunbury was fined only $10K by the EPA.
Sunbury community against incinerator
David asks the Minister for Planning if she will rule out considering applications for the proposed Sunbury incinerator until inquiry report is tabled.
Labor’s failure to decriminalise cannabis
David urges cannabis decriminalisation to reduce arrests, cut justice costs, and boost health outcomes. In this powerful speech, he asks: What does Labor stand for?
