Leakes Road Interchange
David calls for traffic lights at Leakes Road/Western Hwy interchange as safety concerns from residents go ignored.
Cannabis cautioning scheme
David calls for Victoria Police’s cannabis cautioning policy to be formalised in legislation to curb arrests for minor possession.
Abuse in Supported Residential Services (SRS)
David questions the Minister for Disability on abuse allegations in Supported Residential Services and calls for greater safety for women and LGBTQI+ people.
Local Government Integrity
David supports a motion to review Victoria’s councillor code of conduct, boost local government autonomy, reduce costly disputes, and protect free debate.
Aboriginal deaths in custody
Parliament of Victoria | Legislative Council | Members Statements13 May 2026 David ETTERSHANK (Western Metropolitan Region): It is 35 years since the release of the final report of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody. The royal commission investigated 99 deaths and made 339 recommendations…
Mental health legal service
David calls for mental health lawyers to be granted access to records to ensure fair Mental Health Tribunal hearings and rights in compulsory treatment.
Air quality in the inner West
David asks the Environment Minister about air quality in Melbourne’s inner west, linking pollution, the West Gate Tunnel and higher childhood asthma rates in Maribyrnong, Hobsons Bay and Brimbank.
Treaty compatability for new legislation
David calls out Treaty misinformation and urges Parliament to meet legal obligations under the Statewide Treaty Act.
Data centre guidelines and Footscray expansion
David urges the Premier to apply federal data centre standards and protect West Footscray residents by stopping NEXTDC expansion.
Free public transport
Parliament of Victoria | Legislative Council | Members StatementsApril 1 2026 David ETTERSHANK (Western Metropolitan Region): No doubt many Victorians are delighted that the government is making public transport free for a month. For many, a weekly Myki typically costs between $45 and $60 a…
