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.
Workplace Injury Rehabilitation And Compensation Amendment (Workcover Scheme Modernisation) Bill 2023
David criticises a bill that would see thousands of workers with mental health injuries no longer eligible for Workcover, describing the bill as half baked and ill considered.
Public transport needed for future soccer stadium
David asks how government intends to connect a new sporting precinct in Tarneit to the PTV network.
Medicinal cannabis for veterans
David calls for a change to the Department of Veterans medicinal cannabis policy, to allow Veterans who suffer from PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury to receive subsidised medicinal cannabis.
