Government ignores experts, evidence & public on cannabis law reform
David heavily criticises the government’s official response to the parliamentary inquiry into the Regulation of Personal Adult Use of Cannabis Bill.
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‘Do it now’ – Legalise Cannabis MPs call for law reform at Nimbin’s 2024 MardiGrass
2nd of May 2024, 10:55amFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE State MPs, from one of Australia’s fastest growing political parties Legalise Cannabis, are heading north to Nimbin for MardiGrass (Friday, May 3 to Sunday, May 5), the national law reform rally and celebration of all things cannabis. Victorian crossbenchers Rachel Payne and David Ettershank will join their New…
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Decriminalisation of cannabis
David highlights that cannabis criminalisation targets Aboriginal people and overburdens the corrections system. He urges the government to reconsider its opposition to cannabis decriminalisation.
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Premier Allan Bails on Sensible Law Reform
Legalise Cannabis Victoria responds to Allan Labor Government rejecting cannabis law reform despite expert advice and public support.
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National Electricity (Victoria) Amendment (VicGrid Stage 2 Reform) Bill 2025
David produces amendments to limit land access powers and reduce fines in VicGrid Bill, urging caution on government overreach.
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Allan govt commits to ‘progressing’ changes to discriminatory workplace drug testing laws
After a debate in the Legislative Council, the Victorian Government has supported LCV’s motion to progress critical recommendations of the workplace drug testing inquiry.
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Sporting greats and MPs call on Allan Govt to update archaic workplace drug testing laws
AFL coaches Damien Hardwick and Alastair Clarkson call for legal protections for Victorian workers who are prescribed medicinal cannabis.
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LCV calls on Allan government to regulate cannabis and reap the profits: Prohibition has failed
Legalise Cannabis Victoria welcomes the Penington Institute’s plan to legalise and regulate cannabis, cutting off $5B from organised crime and boosting public health, safety, and revenue.
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Cannabis bill inquiry
David welcomes a Parliamentary Committee report into Legalise Cannabis Victoria’s bill to decriminalise cannabis, which is based on the ACT model.
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LCV: Free up police to fight crime – decriminalise cannabis as NEW parliamentary report recommends
Legalise Cannabis Victoria is appealing to the Allan Government to implement the recommendations of a parliamentary report to decriminalise the possession of small amounts of cannabis.
