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.
Cooinda Opening
David makes a statement welcoming the opening of Cooinda, the first dedicated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander centre in the City of Brimbank.
Workplace Drug Testing Inquiry
On the 30th August 2023, David Ettershank, Member for Western Metropolitan Region, rose to conclude the debate on his motion for an inquiry into workplace drug testing. He then put the question to the house and the motion was carried.
Commonwealth Games Cancellation
David Ettershank MP responds to an opposition motion condemning the Government over the Commonwealth Games cancellation after recently voting, with the opposition, in favour of establishing an inquiry to investigate the cancellation.
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Statute Law Amendment (References to the Sovereign) Bill 2023
David supports a bill which changes references to the monarch to reflect the death of Queen Elizabeth and the ascension of King Charles. He used the opportunity to advocate for becoming a republic.
