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.
Statewide Treaty Bill 2025
David backs Victoria’s historic Treaty for First Nations justice, truth-telling, and self-determination.
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.
National Electricity (Victoria) Amendment (VicGrid Stage 2 Reform) Bill 2025
David produces amendments to limit land access powers and reduce fines in VicGrid Bill, urging caution on government overreach.
Government production of documents
David condemns the Victorian Government’s refusal to release public housing documents, calling for transparency and accountability.
Labor conference supports regulated cannabis industry
David highlighted that the Labor conference supported a regulated cannabis industry in Victoria to fund mental health, and curb organised crime.
Data centres water use
David questions the Minister for Water on the impact of data centres and a proposed incinerator on Melbourne’s water supply.
LCV MP welcomes $162m for Better Buses in the West
David Ettershank welcomes the Victorian government’s $162 million investment to enhance bus services in western suburbs but called for a comprehensive overhaul of the public transport system to address ongoing gaps.
Safe Patient Care Amendment Bill
David speaks in support of a bill which aims to boost nurse and midwife staffing ratios to improve patient care in hospitals.
Treaty for Victoria
David makes a statement on the opening ceremony for Treaty negotiations in Victoria, highlighting the significance of the moment and calling for Victorians to walk with First Nations people to shape a better future.
