Ban waste-to-energy
David warns Victoria’s recycling has stalled as government pushes waste‑to‑energy incinerators across suburbs, risking pollution and community harm.

David warns Victoria’s recycling has stalled as government pushes waste‑to‑energy incinerators across suburbs, risking pollution and community harm.

David speaks on a petition against the proposed Sunbury waste‑to‑energy incinerator, with concerns over pollution, more trucks, emissions and environmental risks.

Strong community opposition grows as David Ettershank pushes for the Sunbury waste incinerator to be stopped over health and environmental concerns.

David tables a petition signed by Sunbury residents opposing a proposed waste incinerator. The petition raises concerns over pollution, 700 extra trucks, and health risks near homes and town centre.

David asks the Minister for Planning if she will rule out considering applications for the proposed Sunbury incinerator until inquiry report is tabled.

David raises Sunbury residents concerns over a proposed rubbish incinerator’s impact on health, air quality and traffic.

David moves a motion to improve transparency and accountability in the licensing approvals for Victoria’s waste incinerators amid serious environmental and health concerns.

Community groups opposed to the construction of incinerators will protest at a national waste expo in Melbourne on Wednesday [October 28] – angry that Victoria is embracing a technology increasingly being rejected internationally.

David calls for the release of key documents relating to the approval of 7 waste-to-energy licences.

David speaks about attending the Sunbury Show, where many expressed concerns over government neglect and the proposed waste incinerator.