Aboriginal children in care
David calls for the Government to transfer decision-making power, authority, control and resources to First Peoples for children in out-of-home care.
Petition for Better Buses
15th of October 2024, 1:15pmParliament of Victoria | Legislative Council David ETTERSHANK (Western Metropolitan): presented a petition bearing 3021 signatures: The petition of certain citizens of the State of Victoria draws to the attention of the Legislative Council the inadequacy of bus services in Melbourne’s…
415 Sunday bus
David asks a question on behalf of a constituent about Sunday bus services for the route 415 Laverton Station – Williamstown via Altona.
Mt Atkinson residents deserve redress
David raises the issue of promised amenities in Mount Atkinson which have not been delivered. He asked the Minister for Consumer Affairs what protections and redress are available for residents.
Shipping container storage
David speaks in support of a new shipping container yard storage close to the Port of Melbourne, but urges the government to take concrete steps to reduce reliance on ad hoc container storage across the west.
Personal use of cannabis bill inquiry
David speaks on a motion put forward by his colleague, Rachel Payne, to launch an inquiry into their personal use of cannabis bill.
Naloxone for emergency services
David urges the Minister for Emergency Services to equip first responders with naloxone amid rising opioid overdoses and synthetic drug threats.
Mental health nurses
David calls on the government to release long-awaited OH&S regulations for mentally safe workplaces. He speaks about what mental health nurses deal with on a daily basis, and the need to protect them.
Contamination taskforce needed
David asks the government to establish a toxic chemical contamination taskforce to avoid damaging fires like the July Derrimut factory fire.
Overdose prevention strategy
David calls for a comprehensive overdose prevention strategy to address the high rates of drug-related deaths ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day
