Drug Harm Reduction
David Ettershank spoke on International Drug Users Day on the need for more drug harm reduction.
Medicinal Cannabis safer than Opioids
David Ettershank spoke on the safety of Medicinal Cannabis compared to Opioids, despite some media reports.
Cooinda Opening
David makes a statement welcoming the opening of Cooinda, the first dedicated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander centre in the City of Brimbank.
Majority of Australians want a legalised cannabis market
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.
Thank you to our amazing health care workforce
David delivers a member’s statement in the chamber to thank the staff at St Vincent’s Hospital, Melbourne, for their care during his recent surgery.
Social Housing Accelerator
David delivers a member’s statement in the chamber to welcome the federal government’s proposed social housing accelerator, which should see Victoria receive an additional $500 million for social and affordable housing.
Congratulations to Jeremy Buckingham – Legalise Cannabis Party (NSW)
David Ettershank delivers a member’s statement, congratulating newly elected Legalise Cannabis Party (NSW) member, the Hon. Jeremy Buckingham.
Mardigrass 2023
David delivers a member’s statement about Mardigrass 2023 in Nimbin, an annual celebration of cannabis that has been going on for over 30 years.
The coronation of King Charles III
David rises to make statements about the coronation of King Charles III in response to an address to His Majesty, the King, raised in the Upper House.
Excessive police presence at 420 Day Picnic
David delivered a member’s statement about the disproportionate police presence during a peaceful 420 Day picnic in the Flagstaff Gardens on 20 April 2023.
