First Nations child protection
David asks about First Nations children in out-of-home care, highlighting recommendations made by the Yoorrook Justice Commision
Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Amendment (Pill Testing) Bill 2024
David speaks in favour of a bill to legalise pill testing, debunking myths and dismissing arguments which suggest that drug checking encourages drug use.
Financial counselling
David calls on the government to ensure that financial counselling services receive the support they need to assist vulnerable Victorians.
Little River Freight Terminal halted
David makes a contribution to debate on a petition against a proposed freight terminal in Little River, calling on the government to acquire the site.
Environmental impacts of public housing tower demolition
David asks the Minister of Housing what considerations has been given to the environmental impacts of demolishing public housing towers.
Better buses for the West
David gives a members statement on behalf of all residents in Melbourne’s West who don’t have access to public transport.
Criminal Organisations Control Amendment Bill 2024
David raises concerns that a new bill will give IBAC further monitoring tasks when it is already unable to fulfil its current police misconduct remit, and spoke about how illegal cannabis profits finance organised crime.
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.
