Sunbury petition against waste incinerator
David speaks on a petition against the proposed Sunbury waste‑to‑energy incinerator, with concerns over pollution, more trucks, emissions and environmental risks.
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.
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?
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.
Government ignores experts, evidence & public on cannabis law reform
David heavily criticises the government’s official response to the parliamentary inquiry into the Regulation of Personal Adult Use of Cannabis Bill.
Save Cohealth
David supports a motion calling for the reversal of Cohealth cuts, and for the state and federal governments to provide urgent funding.
Release waste-to-energy documents
David moves a motion to improve transparency and accountability in the licensing approvals for Victoria’s waste incinerators amid serious environmental and health concerns.
Spike in retail crime
David condemns the government for failing to respond to an alarming rise in crime against retail workers, while continuing to criminalise cannabis consumers.
Waste to Energy inquiry
David speaks in favour of LCV’s motion to establish an inquiry into Victoria’s waste-to-energy infrastructure, raising concerns over emissions, safety, and transparency.
Bail Further Amendment Bill 2025
David opposes bail reforms, urges evidence-based justice reform to reduce youth crime and boost community safety.
