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.
David moves a motion to improve transparency and accountability in the licensing approvals for Victoria’s waste incinerators amid serious environmental and health concerns.
David calls for the release of key documents relating to the approval of 7 waste-to-energy licences.
David criticises the Liberal’s anti-protest bill as authoritarian overreach, threatening civil liberties and democratic rights in Victoria.
David produces amendments to limit land access powers and reduce fines in VicGrid Bill, urging caution on government overreach.
David condemns the Victorian Government’s refusal to release public housing documents, calling for transparency and accountability.
David calls out cynical political opportunism in a Liberal Party motion calling for a Royal Commission into the CFMEU.
31st July 2024 4:26pmLegislative Council of Victoria, Melbourne David ETTERSHANK (Western Metropolitan): Can I just open up by saying that there is nothing in the alleged corrupt practices within the CFMEU that is in any way acceptable. A corrupt union corrupts the union movement and…
David condemns government ties with Elbit Systems, highlighting the company’s role in global conflict, unethical weapons manufacturing, and alleged war crimes in Gaza.
14th of May 2024, 2:27pmLegislative Council of Victoria | Spring Street, Melbourne David ETTERSHANK (Western Metropolitan): Thank you, President, and firstly, my apologies on the mix-up on the speaking order there. I did not want to interrupt Mr Galea’s repetition or some of the valuable new…
