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 incineration: MPs speak out
David praises government MPs for campaigning against waste incinerators in their electorates and seeks assurances there will be no repercussions for doing so.
Bail Further Amendment Bill 2025
David opposes bail reforms, urges evidence-based justice reform to reduce youth crime and boost community safety.
Pedestrian safety on Blackshaws Road
David raises the urgent need for improved pedestrian safety along Blackshaws Road in Altona North, highlighting the risks associated with the current lack of safe crossings and increasing vehicle traffic due to upcoming developments.
Terrorism (Community Protection) and Control of Weapons Amendment Bill 2024
David speaks against the Terrorism (Community Protection) and Control of Weapons Amendment Bill, raising concerns it will give police excessive and unnecessary powers
International Day to Combat Islamophobia
David asks what the government is doing to respond to Islamophobic attacks and whether it will officially recognise March 15 as the International Day to Combat Islamophobia.
Target Zer0
David speaks about a new initiative which aims to eradicate youth criminalisation and the overrepresentation in the justice system of First Nations, African, Pasifika children and youth and those living in residential care in Brimbank, Melton and Wyndham.
Legalise Cannabis backs call for pollution filters for West Gate Tunnel ventilation
Legalise Cannabis MP David Ettershank will join western residents at a Yarraville protest to demand pollution filters be fitted to the West Gate Tunnel ventilation stacks.
Toxic waste management
David urges the Minister for WorkSafe to establish an independent taskforce to review chemical storage practices and responses to chemical fires.
Contamination taskforce needed
David asks the government to establish a toxic chemical contamination taskforce to avoid damaging fires like the July Derrimut factory fire.
