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.
West Melbourne overlooked in Labor’s $1b mental health funding pledge: LCV
Western Metro MP David Ettershank wants to know why Melbourne’s west only got a meagre share of the $1 billion Labor committed to delivering free, public mental health care if re-elected.
Failure of green truck scheme means Westgate tunnel filters are essential
David has criticised the shutdown of a green truck grant scheme, urging filters for Westgate Tunnel stacks to cut pollution in Melbourne’s west.
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.
Legalise Cannabis MP welcomes $300m commitment to fix dangerous Calder Park Drive Interchange
Legalise Cannabis MP David Ettershank has welcomed a $300 million federal commitment to fix the dangerous Calder Park Drive interchange.
Bus reform
David calls for a for a comprehensive bus reform package during the adjournment debate.
