Ombudsman condemns Maribyrnong flood modelling
David raises concerns outlined in a report by the Victorian Ombudsman about flawed flood modelling which led to homes built on flood plains.
MP welcomes Ombudsman’s call to compensate flood victims
Victorian Ombudsman urges compensation for Rivervue Retirement Village residents hit by 2022 floods and flawed Melbourne Water planning.
Residents affected by Maribyrnong flood modelling
David asks the Minister for Water what the government will do to support property owners affected by new Maribyrnong flood modelling.
Local Government response to Flood Inquiry
David commends local councils for quickly responding to the 2022 Flood Inquiry.
Flood Inquiry final report
30th July 2024, 2:34pmLegislative Council of Victoria, Melbourne David ETTERSHANK (Western Metropolitan): I would like to broadly endorse the comments of Mr Batchelor and commend the report to the chamber and to the community. I would also like to express my profound appreciation to the large…
Investigation into homes affected by Maribyrnong river flooding
David speaks on a motion asking the Victorian Ombudsman to investigate various matters regarding homes affected by Maribyrnong flood risks.
Maribyrnong river flood review
29th of May 2024, 9:53amLegislative Council of Victoria, Spring Street, Melbourne David ETTERSHANK (Western Metropolitan Region): As the inquiry into the 2022 floods draws to its June 30 deadline, startling evidence has been provided to the community and the committee in the form of new flood…
Victorian flood inquiry must be extended to examine Kensington housing estate ‘flood’ designation
21st of May 2024, 8:16am FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Legalise Cannabis and Greens MPs are calling on the Victorian government to work with the other parties to extend an inquiry looking into the October 2022 floods, in light of Melbourne Water reclassifying a section of a…
Planning Issues for Flood Victims
David Ettershank asked a question of the Minister for Water about Section 173 agreements being included for 2022 flood victims.
October 2022 Flood Event Inquiry
David rises to speak in support of David Davis’ motion to inquire into, consider and report, by 30 June 2024, on the state’s preparedness for and response to Victoria’s major flooding event of October 2022.
