First Nations child protection recommendation
David questions Minister for Children over Yoorrook recommendation for pre‑birth notification, culturally safe support and access to legal services.
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First Nations child protection
David asks about First Nations children in out-of-home care, highlighting recommendations made by the Yoorrook Justice Commision
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First Nations Arrests vs Diversions
David Ettershank asked a Question of the Attorney General about the rates of First Nations people that have been unfairly prosecuted for simple cannabis possession.
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Failure and high cost of youth justice
David questions Victoria’s high youth justice costs, rising recidivism and measures to reduce First Nations over‑representation.
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Youth crime approach undermines Treaty
David calls out the political dissonance of signing the First Nations treaty while introducing new youth crime laws which will disproportionately affect Aboriginal kids.
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Statewide Treaty Bill 2025
David backs Victoria’s historic Treaty for First Nations justice, truth-telling, and self-determination.
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Treaty statement
Legalise Cannabis Victoria supports Treaty and calls out the racist impact of cannabis laws on First Nations people.
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Target Zer0
David speaks about a new initiative which aims to eradicate youth criminalisation and the overrepresentation in the justice system of First Nations, African, Pasifika children and youth and those living in residential care in Brimbank, Melton and Wyndham.
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Treaty for Victoria
David makes a statement on the opening ceremony for Treaty negotiations in Victoria, highlighting the significance of the moment and calling for Victorians to walk with First Nations people to shape a better future.
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Prisoner phone calls
David asks a question of the Corrections Minister about a commitment to reduce excessive charges for prisoners to access communications, which disproportionately affects First Nations people.
