Climate Change and in November 2009, he was appointed Shadow Minister for Health and Ageing, maintaining his responsibility for Scrutiny of Government. On Monday 22 February 2021, David Davis asserted "I would have booed at the tennis too when they mentioned Daniel Andrew's name", even though what the CEO of Tennis Australia said to receive booing from some spectators was "With vaccinations on the way, rolling out in many countries around the world, it’s now a time for optimism and hope for the future," and (in reference to people she wished to thank), "The top of that list is the Victorian government, without you, we could not have done this." Davis was appointed Shadow Treasurer in late 2021 following Matthew Guy's return to the Liberal leadership. In February 2022, Davis, along with Matthew Guy, Peter Walsh, Gary Blackwood and Melina Bath, were fined $100 each for breaching face mask rules, after the Coalition MPs were photographed maskless while attending an event in Parliament House. After incumbent member for Kew Tim Smith confirmed that he would not seek re-election at the 2022 Victorian state election, Davis nominated for preselection for the seat, a move which some believed to be an attempt to succeed Matthew Guy as leader of the Liberal Party should the Liberals fail to win the 2022 state election. Business Council of Australia director Jess Wilson was ultimately endorsed as the Liberal candidate for Kew, defeating Davis 99-64. In March 2022, Davis was criticised for being ‘hammered’ at a multicultural gala and allegedly ‘making people feel uncomfortable by touching, hugging and getting too close to people.’ Davis apologised in a written statement for his behaviour. David was a member of the ‘Kennett faction’ of the Victorian Liberals. He voted for Matthew Guy in his successful 2021 leadership challenge against Michael O’Brien. References External links Parliamentary voting record of David Davis at Victorian Parliament Tracker 1962 births Living people Liberal Party of Australia members of the Parliament of Victoria Members of the Victorian Legislative Council People from Millicent, South Australia 21st-century Australian politicians