Workplace Drug Testing
A new motion deals with recommendations of the Inquiry into Workplace Drug Testing
A new motion deals with recommendations of the Inquiry into Workplace Drug Testing
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 Victoria’s out-of-date and inconsistent legislation leads to discrepancies in workplace drug testing, leaving thousands of medicinal cannabis patients exposed to unfair…
David Ettershank welcomes changes to the Retirement Act which enhance the governance of retirement villages and better protect residents.
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.
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.
David speaks in favour of a bill which ensures stable funding for emergency services in the face of increasing climate-related disasters.
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…
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.
David asks the Minister for Children about government efforts to reduce the over-criminalisation of young people in residential care.
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.