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.
Solomon Heights grassland
David urges state government action on Solomon Heights grassland — calling for fair planning, endangered species protection, and landowner equity.
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.
West Metro MP welcomes $650,000 to clean up critically endangered Burns Road Grasslands
West Metro MP David Ettershank is delighted that Hobsons Bay Council has committed $650,000 to cleaning up rubbish dumped on critically endangered grasslands in Burns Road, Altona but hopes council will take steps to stop the dumpers.
Inquiry into Activity Centre Planning Provisions
David speaks on a motion to establish a select committee inquiry to investigate activity centre planning provisions, raising concerns about various exemptions that could undermine local environmental standards and the quality of new developments.
Urban heat islands effect
David presents a motion calling on the government to mitigate the impacts of urban heat islands in the west.
Native seed industry
David calls on the government to establish a seed industry development program to keep our native grasslands alive.
Big win in Little River
COMMUNITY WINS: Transport company reverses plan to build massive freight hub on rare grasslands in Green Wedge After months of campaigning with the community of Little River, everyone involved is elated that the multinational freight company Pacific National has shelved its plans to build a…
Little River Freight Terminal halted
David makes a contribution to debate on a petition against a proposed freight terminal in Little River, calling on the government to acquire the site.
Transport company reverses plan to build freight hub on Green Wedge and rare grassland
5th of September 2024, 9:32pm FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Western Metro MP David Ettershank says he is elated that the multinational freight company Pacific National has decided against building a $5 billion freight terminal that would have devastated native grasslands and rare animals on the edge…
