Private AOD rehab regulation
David asks about the regulation of private AOD rehabs, citing a 2020 report by the Health Complaints Commissioner which found evidence of poor practices among some privately funded providers.
Plumpton data centre
David slams the environmental cost of Victoria’s data centre boom, highlighting fossil fuel emissions, e-waste, and grid stability risks.
Leakes Road Interchange
David calls for traffic lights at Leakes Road/Western Hwy interchange as safety concerns from residents go ignored.
Abuse in Supported Residential Services (SRS)
David questions the Minister for Disability on abuse allegations in Supported Residential Services and calls for greater safety for women and LGBTQI+ people.
Air quality in the inner West
David asks the Environment Minister about air quality in Melbourne’s inner west, linking pollution, the West Gate Tunnel and higher childhood asthma rates in Maribyrnong, Hobsons Bay and Brimbank.
Data centre guidelines and Footscray expansion
David urges the Premier to apply federal data centre standards and protect West Footscray residents by stopping NEXTDC expansion.
Fix Taylors Road
David calls on the government to work with with Brimbank Council to duplicate Taylors Road to fix safety, crashes and congestion.
Mental Health Royal Commission reforms
David questions the Minister for Mental Health on progress towards implimenting recommendations of the Mental Health Royal Commission and housing for Victorians with mental illness.
Melton line electrification
David asks Minister for Public and Active Transport for clear timelines on Melton electrification and new Mount Atkinson and Thornhill Park stations.
Data centres and water security
David uses question time to call for better environmental regulations on data centres to protect water security.
