CFMEU investigations
David criticises a Liberal Party motion calling for a Royal Commission into the CFMEU.
Trump’s destructive tariffs
David criticises Trump’s tariffs on Australian steel, calling for a rethink of Australia’s reliance on America when it comes to defence.
Mental health worker EBA
David accuses the government of stalling on the mental health workforce enterprise bargaining agreement (EBA).
Disability workforce
David asks the Minister for Disability about the expiry of the subsidy for disability workers, potentially worsening workforce issues.
Mental health nurses
David calls on the government to release long-awaited OH&S regulations for mentally safe workplaces. He speaks about what mental health nurses deal with on a daily basis, and the need to protect them.
Inquiry into Workplace Drug Testing in Victoria
From the 21st – 22nd of May, 2024, the Legislative Council of Victoria’s Legal and Social Issues Committee conducted public hearings for the Inquiry into Workplace Drug Testing in Victoria.
Workplace Injury Rehabilitation And Compensation Amendment (Workcover Scheme Modernisation) Bill 2023
David criticises a bill that would see thousands of workers with mental health injuries no longer eligible for Workcover, describing the bill as half baked and ill considered.
Workplace mental health
David Ettershank asked a question in question time for the Minister for WorkSafe and the TAC about the development of regulations around psychological workplace hazards.