Research on attitudes to cannabis
David gives his Members Statement about insights from research into attitudes to cannabis by the Penington Institute.
Wastewater drug data
20th March 2024 09:41amVictorian Legislative Council, Melbourne David ETTERSHANK (Western Metropolitan) (09:41): That this house notes That – and calls on the Allan to legalise cannabis in order to reduce criminal activity and increase community safety. [ENDS]
Pill Testing and Harm Reduction
David Ettershank joined with other concerned MPs to pass a Motion about harm reduction.
Mambourin estate overpass lighting
David Ettershank gave his constituency question about the need for pedestrian lighting on Black Forest Road.
Youth crime prevention and early intervention
David Ettershank used their adjournment speech to call for continued funding support for a successful youth crime prevention project in the west
Support for Decriminalisation at 80%
David Ettershank presented a motion about the results of the 2022-2023 National Drug Strategy Household Survey, published by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, revealing that 80% of Australians believe that possession of cannabis should not be a criminal offence.
Waste-to-Energy plant at Lara ‘will have disastrous impacts’
David Ettershank spoke on a community petition about the proposed waste incinerator at Lara.
Stop criminalising Victorians who consume cannabis
David Ettershank asked a question of the Attorney-General about the inequity in access to legal representation.
Liberal Nationals Private Members Bill Bail Amendment (Indictable Offences whilst on Bail) Bill 2024
David speaks against an opposition bill which would further restrict bail, recognising that the current system overcriminalises vulnerable groups and contributes to re-offending.
Germany legalises cannabis
David Ettershank gave his Member’s Statement about Germany’s recent legalisation of cannabis.
