West of Melbourne Economic Development Alliance
David speaks about attending the West of Melbourne Economic Development Alliance (WOMEDA) conference, which put a spotlight on the challenges and opportunities Melbourne’s West.
AI data centres threaten water supply
David questions the Minister for Water on plans to protect Melbourne’s waterways and drinking water from overuse by AI data centres.
Bus and train timetable reform
David asks a question on behalf of a constituent about when transport connection times in the west will be improved.
Western residents flood Victoria’s working-from-home survey
Residents from Melbourne’s outer western suburbs have participated on mass in the state survey on Victoria’s work-from-home laws.
Newport buses
David raises that Newport lacks frequent and reliable buses and calls on the Minister for Public Transport to provide an update on the government’s response to a 2021 traffic planning study.
Solomon Heights grassland
David urges state government action on Solomon Heights grassland — calling for fair planning, endangered species protection, and landowner equity.
Sunshine rail project threatens freight shift
David raises community concerns that removing a key freight route will result in more traffic congestion and pollution in Melbourne’s West.
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.
West Metro MP welcomes $650,000 to clean up critically endangered Burns Road Grasslands
West Metro MP David Ettershank is delighted that Hobsons Bay Council has committed $650,000 to cleaning up rubbish dumped on critically endangered grasslands in Burns Road, Altona but hopes council will take steps to stop the dumpers.
