Free public transport
David speaks about the end of free public transport and highlighted transport inequality in Melbourne’s outer west, where access remains limited and unreliable.
David speaks about the end of free public transport and highlighted transport inequality in Melbourne’s outer west, where access remains limited and unreliable.
Free public transport offers little relief in Melbourne’s west, says Legalise Cannabis MP David Ettershank, citing poor access, unreliable buses and overcrowded trains.
Parliament of Victoria | Legislative Council | Members StatementsApril 1 2026 David ETTERSHANK (Western Metropolitan Region): No doubt many Victorians are delighted that the government is making public transport free for a month. For many, a weekly Myki typically costs between $45 and $60 a week. However, for hundreds of thousands in the west, it…
West Metro Legalise Cannabis MP David Ettershank said that he was delighted that the Federal Government had committed $1.1 billion to repair the potholed Western Freeway, but the state’s west was still in desperate need of effective public transport.
David asks how government intends to connect a new sporting precinct in Tarneit to the PTV network.
David speaks on Victoria’s Dangerous Goods Bills which strengthen transport safety, hazardous waste traceability, enforcement and environmental protection.
David calls for an integrated transport strategy and coordinated western and northern metro reform plan for Melbourne’s West.
David asks what the government is doing to inform medicinal cannabis patients and the wider community about the changes to medicinal cannabis and driving.
David gives a sharp critique of the state budget, focusing on the cost of living, housing crisis, public transport failures and underfunded services.
David urges the government to get on with bus reform to fix public transport gaps in Melbourne’s West.