Residential planning zones
David speaks on a petition to halt plans to introduce 10 high-density planning zones — known as ‘activity centres’.
Opposition missing in the West
Speaking on a motion put forward by the Liberal Party, David criticises the opposition for failing to offer anything meaningful to people in the West, and for their lack of support whenever LCV has raised similar issues.
Make buses fair, frequent and free
David speaks on his motion to improve bus services, and investigate making them free.
Little River Freight Terminal halted
David mades a contribution to debate on a petition against a proposed freight terminal in Little River, calling on the government to acquire the site.
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…
Personal use of cannabis bill inquiry
David speaks on a motion put forward by his colleague, Rachel Payne, to launch an inquiry into their personal use of cannabis bill.
Inquiry into Ambulance Victoria
David supports a motion establishing an inquiry into Ambulance Victoria services, saying the system is broken and improvements are needed.
Lord’s Prayer has no place in Parliament
David respectfully questions whether the Lord’s Prayer should be recited at the opening of every sitting day of parliament.
Ensuring corruption is rooted out of the construction division of CFMEU
31st July 2024 4:26pmLegislative Council of Victoria, Melbourne David ETTERSHANK (Western Metropolitan): Can I just open up by saying that there is nothing in the alleged corrupt practices within the CFMEU that is in any way acceptable. A corrupt union corrupts the union movement and…
Medical defence for medicinal cannabis patients
David puts forward a motion calling for a medical defence for medicinal cannabis patients in court if THC is detected in a roadside drug test.