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Allow adult use of cannabis
Parliament · Members Statements

Allow adult use of cannabis

May 14, 2025May 27, 2025

David gives a statement on a recent study by the Penington Institute, which revealed that a significant majority of Victorians support decriminalising cannabis.

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Message of support from medicinal cannabis patient
Parliament · Members Statements

Message of support from medicinal cannabis patient

April 2, 2025April 3, 2025

David shares a heartfelt message from a medicinal cannabis patient about how cannabis helps with their ADHD, and how the new magistrates discretion has reduced their anxiety about losing their drivers licence.

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Trump’s destructive tariffs
Parliament · Members Statements

Trump’s destructive tariffs

March 19, 2025March 25, 2025

David criticises Trump’s tariffs on Australian steel, calling for a rethink of Australia’s reliance on America when it comes to defence.

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Medicinal cannabis and driving
Parliament · Members Statements

Medicinal cannabis and driving

March 5, 2025March 6, 2025

David gives a statement on LCV’s amendment to the Road Safety Act, which allows magistrates to not cancel the driving licenses of medicinal cannabis patients who test positive for THC while driving unimpaired.

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Melbourne Airport Rail
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Melbourne Airport Rail

February 19, 2025March 4, 2025

David urges the government to urgently begin work on the Melbourne Airport rail link in order to meet increased passenger demands from the planned third runway.

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Thailand cannabis legalisation
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Thailand cannabis legalisation

February 5, 2025February 19, 2025

David updates the Legislative Council on his recent trip to Thailand, where he explored the new legal cannabis market.

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Treaty for Victoria
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Treaty for Victoria

November 27, 2024December 2, 2024

David makes a statement on the opening ceremony for Treaty negotiations in Victoria, highlighting the significance of the moment and calling for Victorians to walk with First Nations people to shape a better future.

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What the US election means for Australia
Parliament · Members Statements

What the US election means for Australia

November 13, 2024November 14, 2024

David calls for Australian politicians to take note of the US election result, and consider bold changes that improve the lives of working people, like legalising cannabis!

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Happy birthday Legalise Cannabis!
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Happy birthday Legalise Cannabis!

October 30, 2024October 31, 2024

David Ettershank gives a members statement on the second birthday of Legalise Cannabis Victoria, spruiking the fact that in terms of members, Legalise Cannabis is the fastest growing party in Australia.

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Better buses for the West
Parliament · Members Statements

Better buses for the West

October 16, 2024October 17, 2024

David gives a members statement on behalf of all residents in Melbourne’s West who don’t have access to public transport.

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