Cooinda Opening
David makes a statement welcoming the opening of Cooinda, the first dedicated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander centre in the City of Brimbank.
Workplace Drug Testing Inquiry
On the 30th August 2023, David Ettershank, Member for Western Metropolitan Region, rose to conclude the debate on his motion for an inquiry into workplace drug testing. He then put the question to the house and the motion was carried.
Commonwealth Games Cancellation
David Ettershank MP responds to an opposition motion condemning the Government over the Commonwealth Games cancellation after recently voting, with the opposition, in favour of establishing an inquiry to investigate the cancellation.
Legalise Cannabis Victoria Debate Medicinal Cannabis in the Workplace
MEDIA RELEASE | For immediate release30 August 2023 Today the Legislative Council will debate Legalise Cannabis Victoria’s motion for a parliamentary inquiry into workplace drug testing for medicinal cannabis patients. Medicinal cannabis has been legal in Victoria since 2016. Yet simply for taking a lawfully…
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Statute Law Amendment (References to the Sovereign) Bill 2023
David supports a bill which changes references to the monarch to reflect the death of Queen Elizabeth and the ascension of King Charles. He used the opportunity to advocate for becoming a republic.
Commonwealth Games social housing outcomes
David Ettershank MP asked a question of the Minister for Development Victoria about the roll out of a social housing project, Parkville Gardens.
Legalise Cannabis Victoria Responds to the Announcement of a Medical Cannabis Driving Trial
The Victorian Government will launch a closed track circuit trial in Victoria to investigate road safety risks associated with the use of medicinal cannabis and we urge the Government complete this whole process no later than the end of 2024. Legalise Cannabis Victoria calls on…
Better Buses for Melbourne’s West
David calls on the Minister for Transport to adopt the recommendations of an expert report and transform bus services in the west.
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Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Amendment Bill 2023
David makes a contribution to the second reading debate of a Bill which changes how mining is regulated. He raised concerns with the proposed legislation and explains why Legalise Cannabis Victoria aren’t supporting it.
Majority of Australians want a legalised cannabis market
David makes a statement to inform the chamber that according to the latest Guardian Essential poll, the majority of Australians are in favour of a legalised and regulated cannabis market.
