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.
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.
Today the Legislative Council will debate Legalise Cannabis Victoria’s motion for a parliamentary inquiry into workplace drug testing for medicinal cannabis patients.
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.
David Ettershank MP asked a question of the Minister for Development Victoria about the roll out of a social housing project, Parkville Gardens.
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.
David calls on the Minister for Transport to adopt the recommendations of an expert report and transform bus services in the west.
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.
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.
David asks the Minister for Roads and Road safety to provide funding to upgrade Taylors Road, which is increasingly performing an arterial function in the broader regional road network.
