Workplace Drug Testing
A new motion deals with recommendations of the Inquiry into Workplace Drug Testing
Protect Patient Rights
Victoria’s alcohol and other drug testing regime fails employers and employees, discriminates against Victorian workers on prescription medication and puts Victorian workplaces at risk. Victoria’s out-of-date and inconsistent legislation leads to discrepancies in workplace drug testing, leaving thousands of medicinal cannabis patients exposed to unfair…
Rights of retirement village residents strengthened in Victoria
David Ettershank welcomes changes to the Retirement Act which enhance the governance of retirement villages and better protect residents.
LCV MP welcomes $162m for Better Buses in the West
David Ettershank welcomes the Victorian government’s $162 million investment to enhance bus services in western suburbs but called for a comprehensive overhaul of the public transport system to address ongoing gaps.
LCV vows to fight on for justice for child sexual abuse survivors
Legalise Cannabis Victoria will continue to advocate for accountability of institutions in cases of historic child sexual abuse, after their bill aimed at ensuring justice for victims failed to pass.
Fire Services Property Amendment (Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund) Bill 2025
David speaks in favour of a bill which ensures stable funding for emergency services in the face of increasing climate-related disasters.
Statement on ESVF Levy
On May 15, 2025, Legalise Cannabis Victoria decided to support a Bill to establish the Emergency Services and Volunteer Funding Levy. This decision comes as the state faces challenges brought on by climate change, which have put significant pressure on emergency services. There have been…
Activity centre planning provisions
David opposes a motion on disallowing planning rules after a committee inquiry revealed issues with public consultation. He emphasises the need for better community engagement to foster community trust and improve planning outcomes.
Criminalisation of youth in care
David asks the Minister for Children about government efforts to reduce the over-criminalisation of young people in residential care.
Wrongs Amendment (Vicarious Liability) Bill 2025
David speaks in support of a bill which seeks to remedy the precedent set by a High Court ruling which denies justice for survivors of institutional childhood sexual abuse.