Waste of police resources at 420
David Ettershank spoke about the recent 420 community celebration event and the resources wasted by police.
420 wrap-up
On the eve of 420, my colleague Rachel Payne and I joined the crew from ‘The CrazeCo’ on the steps of Parliament to highlight the hypocrisy of Victoria’s approach to cannabis. CrazeCo’s Alec Zammitt and Will Stolk have become legends in the cannabis community, after…
Herald Sun | Legalise Cannabis MPs threaten to withdraw Allan government crossbench support after weed rally arrests
Jacinta Allan’s ability to pass key legislation has been thrown into doubt with Legalise Cannabis MPs saying they will no longer vote with the government after arrests at a Melbourne “weed day” rally. By Mitch Clarke Premier Jacinta Allan has been put on notice that…
Standing up for our Democratic Rights
David Ettershank gave a Members Statement on the threats to democratic rights and the right to protest.
Medicinal cannabis discrimination at 420 picnic
2 August 2023, 12:26Legislative Council of Victoria, Melbourne David ETTERSHANK (Western Metropolitan): My question is for the Attorney-General. Fitzroy Legal Service has published a report on the 420 cannabis event held in Flagstaff Gardens earlier this year that details multiple accounts of police searching medicinal…
Excessive police presence at 420 Day Picnic
David delivered a member’s statement about the disproportionate police presence during a peaceful 420 Day picnic in the Flagstaff Gardens on 20 April 2023.