Darren Cheeseman

Asked the Premier whether gaming consoles would be banned from youth justice centres.

• Said12 Nov 2025Asked the Premier in question time whether the government would ban PlayStations and other gaming consoles from youth justice centres.Hansard, Legislative Assembly

Has called for faster resolution of disputes between home owners and their builders.

• Said12 Nov 2024In a members statement, said disputes between South Barwon constituents and their building practitioners take too long to resolve through Domestic Building Dispute Resolution Victoria and VCAT, and called for this to be addressed.Hansard, Legislative Assembly

In 2023 supported a bill recognising Aboriginal self-determination in child protection and commended the government's work towards treaty.

• Said9 Mar 2023In debate on the Children and Health Legislation Amendment (Statement of Recognition, Aboriginal Self-determination and Other Matters) Bill 2023, said First Nations people need self-determination in child protection and commended the government's work towards treaty.Hansard, Legislative Assembly

Asked the Premier to make public transport free and to bring forward bus services in growth areas. Has called for more fixed road safety cameras.

• Said19 Nov 2025In a members statement, said the government should consider more fixed road safety cameras, because navigation apps let drivers slow down only near known cameras.Hansard, Legislative Assembly
• Said17 Mar 2026Asked the Premier in question time whether the government would make public transport free to help with the cost of living, and bring forward extra bus services for regions and outer suburbs.Hansard, Legislative Assembly

Voted against letting the Greens' AI data centres moratorium bill be introduced (a procedural vote). Has urged the government to plan for AI with protections for privacy and jobs.

• Said6 Feb 2025In a members statement, urged the government to plan carefully for artificial intelligence, with privacy protections and a comprehensive plan to protect Victorians' jobs.Hansard, Legislative Assembly
• Voted11 Aug 2026Voted no on the motion to introduce the Planning and Environment Amendment (AI Data Centres Moratorium) Bill 2026, a Greens bill to pause approvals of new hyperscale AI data centres. This was a procedural vote on whether the bill could be introduced. Lost 31–50.Hansard, Legislative Assembly

Has supported the 2023 wagering tax changes and limits on protests at racetracks, citing racing jobs in Geelong, while saying gambling harm should be minimised.

• Said9 Feb 2023In debate on the Racing Amendment (Unauthorised Access) Bill 2022, supported the bill so that protests at racetracks would not put jockeys and horses at risk, and said the government would keep investing in racing.Hansard, Legislative Assembly
• Said18 May 2023In debate on the Gambling Taxation Bill 2023, called the tax changes fair and reasonable, spoke of the jobs the Geelong racing industry provides, and said public health measures were needed to minimise harm from gambling addiction.Hansard, Legislative Assembly

Has asked the Premier about energy bill relief, including bringing forward free midday power, and about the State Electricity Commission.

• Said30 Jul 2025Asked the Premier in question time whether the State Electricity Commission would lower energy bills, and whether the government would rule out selling it.Hansard, Legislative Assembly
• Said13 May 2026Asked the Premier in question time whether the government would bring forward three hours of free midday power, or a power saving bonus, given rising costs.Hansard, Legislative Assembly

Has supported rebuilding the mental health system after the royal commission, and has sought a promised new ambulance station for the Armstrong Creek growth corridor.

• Said20 Jun 2023In debate on the Mental Health and Wellbeing Amendment Bill 2023, supported rebuilding the mental health system after the royal commission, and said a trained health professional rather than a police officer should ideally be first to respond to a person in crisis.Hansard, Legislative Assembly
• Said1 Apr 2025In a members statement, said the fast-growing Armstrong Creek growth corridor needed services including the government's committed new ambulance station, a career fire station and a secondary school, and hoped the 2025 budget would take these projects to the next step.Hansard, Legislative Assembly