Move for a cannabis plebiscite scuttled in Parliament
Our motion calling for a cannabis plebiscite was defeated in the Victorian Parliament as Legalise Cannabis Victoria continues the fight for reform.
Let Victorians decide on cannabis legalisation
David speaks on Rachel Payne’s motion calling for a plebiscite on cannabis legalisation, arguing an overwhelming majority of Victorians support removing criminal penalties for personal cannabis use, yet governments continue to avoid meaningful reform.
Electoral Amendment (Miscellaneous Matters) Bill 2026
David citicises Victoria’s electoral reforms, which remove group voting tickets without regional change. He argues it will harm minor parties and proportional representation in Victoria.
Legalise Cannabis moves to stop election law changes until broader democratic reform can be delivered
Legalise Cannabis Victoria will move amendments to delay the abolition of Group Voting Tickets (GVTs) until after the November state election, arguing that while the current system needs reform, the Carroll Government’s proposal would make Victoria’s Upper House less representative.
- Parliament · Bills · Speeches
Cannabis Legalisation Plebiscite Bill 2026
David introduces a bill to hold a statewide plebiscite asking Victorians whether they support legalising personal adult cannabis use under the model proposed in the 2023 Cannabis Regulation Bill.
Electoral Further Amendment Bill 2026
David supports fairer political funding and donation rules for the 2026 election, including a negotiated independent review to ensure a level playing field.
Local Government Integrity
David supports a motion to review Victoria’s councillor code of conduct, boost local government autonomy, reduce costly disputes, and protect free debate.
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.
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.
Safer Protest with a Registration System and a Ban on Face Coverings Bill 2025
David criticises the Liberal’s anti-protest bill as authoritarian overreach, threatening civil liberties and democratic rights in Victoria.
