Appropriation (2026–2027) Bill 2026
David gives a sharp critique of the state budget, focusing on the cost of living, housing crisis, public transport failures and underfunded services.
Leakes Road Interchange
David calls for traffic lights at Leakes Road/Western Hwy interchange as safety concerns from residents go ignored.
Cannabis cautioning scheme
David calls for Victoria Police’s cannabis cautioning policy to be formalised in legislation to curb arrests for minor possession.
Abuse in Supported Residential Services (SRS)
David questions the Minister for Disability on abuse allegations in Supported Residential Services and calls for greater safety for women and LGBTQI+ people.
Local Government Integrity
David supports a motion to review Victoria’s councillor code of conduct, boost local government autonomy, reduce costly disputes, and protect free debate.
Aboriginal deaths in custody
Parliament of Victoria | Legislative Council | Members Statements13 May 2026 David ETTERSHANK (Western Metropolitan Region): It is 35 years since the release of the final report of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody. The royal commission investigated 99 deaths and made 339 recommendations…
Mental health legal service
David calls for mental health lawyers to be granted access to records to ensure fair Mental Health Tribunal hearings and rights in compulsory treatment.
Cautions Not Cuffs: Time to Make Existing Police Policy the Law
Cautions not cuffs: Make Victoria Police cannabis cautioning policy the law and stop arrests for minor possession.
Air quality in the inner West
David asks the Environment Minister about air quality in Melbourne’s inner west, linking pollution, the West Gate Tunnel and higher childhood asthma rates in Maribyrnong, Hobsons Bay and Brimbank.
David Ettershank MP hosts secret ‘high’ tea to mark global 420 day
Victorian advocates for cannabis law reform will mark 420 in Melbourne this year with a ‘high tea’ event. April 20 — known globally as 420 — is the international day for cannabis law reform.
