Transport Infrastructure and Planning Legislation Amendment Bill 2024
David speaks on a bill which seeks to alter existing legislation to provide for the delivery of precinct projects.
Harms of problem gambling
David asks a question about gambling harms in the West, highlighting the fact that the City of Brimbank has very large losses from electronic gaming machines, and the community is not seeing any benefits returned to it through programs.
Make buses fair, frequent and free
David speaks on his motion to improve bus services, and investigate making them free.
What the US election means for Australia
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!
Native seed industry
David calls on the government to establish a seed industry development program to keep our native grasslands alive.
Homelessness services in Brimbank
12th of November 2024, 12:57pmParliament of Victoria | Legislative Council David ETTERSHANK (Western Metropolitan): My constituency question is directed to the Minister for Housing, although I am cognisant that the question could span portfolios. My constituent works in homelessness services in Brimbank. While my constituent…
Medicinal cannabis and driving consultation report
David speaks on a new consultation report which supports the case for allowing discretion for magistrates to not automatically cancel the licence of medicinal cannabis patients who test positive to THC when driving.
Roads and Road Safety Legislation Amendment Bill 2024
David puts forward an amendment to a Road Safety Bill which gives magistrates discretionary powers for medicinal cannabis patients who test positive to THC at a roadside drug test, as long as they are not impaired.
Happy birthday Legalise Cannabis!
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.
First Nations child protection
David asks about First Nations children in out-of-home care, highlighting recommendations made by the Yoorrook Justice Commision