LET PATIENTS DRIVE
Big win for medicinal cannabis patients! Our amendment to the Road Safety Act gives courts discretion on licence cancellations. Learn what this means for you.
Support for Decriminalisation at 80%
David Ettershank presented a motion about the results of the 2022-2023 National Drug Strategy Household Survey, published by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, revealing that 80% of Australians believe that possession of cannabis should not be a criminal offence.
Waste-to-Energy plant at Lara ‘will have disastrous impacts’
David Ettershank spoke on a community petition about the proposed waste incinerator at Lara.
Stop criminalising Victorians who consume cannabis
David Ettershank asked a question of the Attorney-General about the inequity in access to legal representation.
Liberal Nationals Private Members Bill Bail Amendment (Indictable Offences whilst on Bail) Bill 2024
David speaks against an opposition bill which would further restrict bail, recognising that the current system overcriminalises vulnerable groups and contributes to re-offending.
Germany legalises cannabis
David Ettershank gave his Member’s Statement about Germany’s recent legalisation of cannabis.
Workplace Injury Rehabilitation And Compensation Amendment (Workcover Scheme Modernisation) Bill 2023
David criticises a bill that would see thousands of workers with mental health injuries no longer eligible for Workcover, describing the bill as half baked and ill considered.
Public transport needed for future soccer stadium
David asks how government intends to connect a new sporting precinct in Tarneit to the PTV network.
THE RESULTS ARE IN – SUPPORT FOR CANNABIS DECRIMINALISATION AT AN “ALL TIME HIGH”
Legalise Cannabis Victoria welcomes the news that 80% of Australians believe the possession of cannabis should not be a criminal offence.
Medicinal cannabis for veterans
David calls for a change to the Department of Veterans medicinal cannabis policy, to allow Veterans who suffer from PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury to receive subsidised medicinal cannabis.
