Prison phone charges isolate families
David questioned the corrections minister about the cost of phone calls in prison, noting that the Yoorrook Justice Commission called for prison phone calls to be free.
Statewide strategy for potent synthetic opioids
David calls on the government to develop a statewide strategy to prepare for a projected synthetic opioid crisis.
Lord’s Prayer has no place in Parliament
David respectfully questions whether the Lord’s Prayer should be recited at the opening of every sitting day of parliament.
Ensuring corruption is rooted out of the construction division of CFMEU
31st July 2024 4:26pmLegislative Council of Victoria, Melbourne David ETTERSHANK (Western Metropolitan): Can I just open up by saying that there is nothing in the alleged corrupt practices within the CFMEU that is in any way acceptable. A corrupt union corrupts the union movement and…
Fire truck crisis in the West
David questioned the Attorney-General about the readiness of the Western Region’s Fire Service Vehicles.
Medical defence for medicinal cannabis patients
David puts forward a motion calling for a medical defence for medicinal cannabis patients in court if THC is detected in a roadside drug test.
Penington Institute Putting Community Safety First report
David gives his members statement on the findings of the Penington Institute’s discussion paper titled “Cannabis Regulation in Australia: Putting Community Safety First.”
Inquiry into the 2022 Victorian State Election
David speaks on a report which proposes changes to Victoria’s upper house voting system, following a parliamentary inquiry into the 2022 election.
Flood Inquiry final report
30th July 2024, 2:34pmLegislative Council of Victoria, Melbourne David ETTERSHANK (Western Metropolitan): I would like to broadly endorse the comments of Mr Batchelor and commend the report to the chamber and to the community. I would also like to express my profound appreciation to the large…
Upgrade Sunshine Station
David asks the Minister for Transport Infrastructure to clarify what the government is doing to upgrade Sunshine Station.
