Planning Issues for Flood Victims
David Ettershank asked a question of the Minister for Water about Section 173 agreements being included for 2022 flood victims.
Medicinal Cannabis safer than Opioids
David Ettershank spoke on the safety of Medicinal Cannabis compared to Opioids, despite some media reports.
Air quality in Brooklyn
On 17th Oct 2023, David Ettershank, Member for Western Metropolitan Melbourne rose to ask about constituent concerns over an expansion to an industrial site in Brooklyn.
Condolences to the Middle East
David Ettershank contributed to the Debate on the Government motion on the Middle East.
Climate Resilience Inquiry
David supports an inquiry into the main risks facing Victoria’s built environment and infrastructure from climate change, and the impact these will have on the people of Victoria.
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Justice Legislation Amendment Bill 2023
David makes a contribution to debate on a bill which introduces miscellaneous changes to support the courts and VCAT, implement recommendations regarding police coronial investigators and improve the operation of various justice and legal Acts. It also expands firefighters’ presumptive rights legislation to include three female specific cancers.
Opioid pharmacotherapy
31 August 2023, 17:27Legislative Council of Victoria, Melbourne David ETTERSHANK (Western Metropolitan): My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Mental Health. Today is International Overdose Awareness Day, an annual global event aimed at raising awareness of overdoses, remembering those who have died and acknowledging…
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Voice
David Ettershank spoke in support of a motion acknowledging that the recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the First Peoples of Australia in the Australian constitution is long overdue.
Melton line electrification
David asks the Minister for Transport and Infrastructure about the status of the Western Rail Plan and Melton Line electrification
Prisoner phone calls
David asks a question of the Corrections Minister about a commitment to reduce excessive charges for prisoners to access communications, which disproportionately affects First Nations people.
