10-year high in fatal overdose numbers means Victoria must move from a punitive to a health-based approach
David advocates for a health-first strategy to drug use as newly released data indicates a ten-year high in overdoses.
Allan govt commits to ‘progressing’ changes to discriminatory workplace drug testing laws
After a debate in the Legislative Council, the Victorian Government has supported LCV’s motion to progress critical recommendations of the workplace drug testing inquiry.
Workplace drug testing
David speaks on a motion urging the Victorian Government to get on with workplace drug testing reforms.
Sporting greats and MPs call on Allan Govt to update archaic workplace drug testing laws
AFL coaches Damien Hardwick and Alastair Clarkson call for legal protections for Victorian workers who are prescribed medicinal cannabis.
Cannabis to treat addiction
David asks the Minister for Mental Health to consider incorporating medicinal cannabis into the Victorian Government’s pharmacotherapy strategy.
Naloxone for emergency services
David urges the Minister for Emergency Services to equip first responders with naloxone amid rising opioid overdoses and synthetic drug threats.
Overdose prevention strategy
David calls for a comprehensive overdose prevention strategy to address the high rates of drug-related deaths ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day
Alcohol and other drug treatment
David calls on the government to drastically increase the number of detox beds in Victoria, as well as adopting recommendations made by the health complaints commissioner.
Therapeutic drug courts
David asks the Attorney-General about delays to the opening of the Wyndham Justice Precinct, and the need for therapeutic drug courts in the West.
Second Medically Supervised Injecting Room
David Ettershank questioned the Minister for Mental Health about the extent of community consultation on the second Supervised injecting room.
