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…
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…
David urges the government to boost the hemp biofuel industry as rising fuel prices expose Australia’s energy insecurity.
David talks about his viral speech calling out Victoria’s refusal to legalise, tax and regulate cannabis and the waste of funds on outdated drug laws.
David criticises the delayed timeline of Victoria’s medicinal cannabis driving trial, with the government breaking its promise and leaving patients without impairment‑testing reform.
David raises concerns over Melbourne CBD becoming a police stop-and-search zone and implications for racial profiling and civil rights.
David calls out the political dissonance of signing the First Nations treaty while introducing new youth crime laws which will disproportionately affect Aboriginal kids.
David raises Sunbury residents concerns over a proposed rubbish incinerator’s impact on health, air quality and traffic.
David speaks about attending the West of Melbourne Economic Development Alliance (WOMEDA) conference, which put a spotlight on the challenges and opportunities Melbourne’s West.
David speaks about attending the Sunbury Show, where many expressed concerns over government neglect and the proposed waste incinerator.
