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?
Supported independent living under threat
David asks the Minister for Disability about the crisis facing workers in the supported independent living sector, which threatens SIL homes and care quality.
Sunshine Station Masterplan
David says Sunshine could be a second CBD by 2050, and that progressing the Sunshine Station Masterplan could unlock $8B investment, 29K jobs and transform the region.
State Taxation Further Amendment Bill 2025
David speaks against Victoria’s congestion levy hike — labelling it a car park tax, rather than a way to reduce congestion.
Youth crime approach undermines Treaty
David calls out the political dissonance of signing the First Nations treaty while introducing new youth crime laws which will disproportionately affect Aboriginal kids.
Bail laws testing corrections system capacity
David questions Minister for Corrections on the government’s new bail laws causing jail overcrowding, missed hearings, and harsh conditions for remand prisoners.
Refusal to pass Private Members Bills bad for democracy
David speaks on Rachel Payne’s motion about the Victorian Government policy to block private members bills, wasting resources and stalling democracy.
Sunbury says NO to incinerator
David raises Sunbury residents concerns over a proposed rubbish incinerator’s impact on health, air quality and traffic.
Road Safety Act inconsistency
David calls on the Attorney-General to remedy an inconsistency in the Road Safety Act affecting the cases of medicinal cannabis patients charged with THC driving.
Voluntary Assisted Dying Amendment Bill 2025
David speaks in support of Voluntary Assisted Dying amendments to expand access, improve dignity, and reduce end-of-life suffering.
