Leakes Road Interchange
David calls for traffic lights at Leakes Road/Western Hwy interchange as safety concerns from residents go ignored.
Free public transport
Parliament of Victoria | Legislative Council | Members StatementsApril 1 2026 David ETTERSHANK (Western Metropolitan Region): No doubt many Victorians are delighted that the government is making public transport free for a month. For many, a weekly Myki typically costs between $45 and $60 a…
Fix Taylors Road
David calls on the government to work with with Brimbank Council to duplicate Taylors Road to fix safety, crashes and congestion.
Medicinal cannabis driving trial
David criticises the delayed timeline of Victoria’s medicinal cannabis driving trial, with the government breaking its promise and leaving patients without impairment‑testing reform.
Road Safety Act inconsistency
David calls on the Attorney-General to remedy an inconsistency in the Road Safety Act affecting the cases of medicinal cannabis patients charged with THC driving.
Ghost buses create commuter chaos | 3AW
In this interview, David was asked about problems with the PTV app showing ‘ghost buses’ — meaning services that appear on the PTV app but never arrive.
More bus shelters
David highlighted that Tarneit and Truganina bus stops lack shelter and real-time bus tracking, echoing residents’ calls for urgent upgrades.
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.
Upgrade Robinsons Road, Westwood Drive & Calder Park Drive
David calls for upgrades to a key road corridor in the City of Melton on behalf of a constituent. They request that Robinsons Road, Westwood Drive and Calder Park Drive be designated as state roads, to be managed by the Department of Transport and Planning.
Leakes Road needs lights
David asks the Minister for Roads and Road Safety to install permanent or temporary traffic lights to enhance safety at the Leakes Road/Western Highway interchange.
