Petition to legalise cannabis
David speaks on a petition calling on the government to allow adults to legally consume and possess cannabis.
Victorians call on government to rethink state’s archaic cannabis laws
A petition tabled by Legalise Cannabis Victoria triggers a debate in the Legislative Council
Medical driving defence
David puts forward a motion calling for a medical defense for medicinal cannabis drivers who test positive to THC in a roadside drug test.
Medicinal cannabis driving trial delay
28th of May 2024, 12:52pmLegislative Council of Victoria, Spring Street, Melbourne David ETTERSHANK (Western Metropolitan): My constituency question is for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety in the other place. My constituent suffers from fibromyalgia and several other health problems. Managing her chronic pain…
Mardi Grass
15th of May 2024, 10:09amLegislative Council of Victoria | Spring St, Melbourne David ETTERSHANK (Western Metropolitan): I recently attended the annual MardiGrass festival at Nimbin with my colleague Rachel Payne. The three-day family-friendly event attracted thousands of visitors from across Australia who gathered to celebrate…
‘Do it now’ – Legalise Cannabis MPs call for law reform at Nimbin’s 2024 MardiGrass
2nd of May 2024, 10:55amFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE State MPs, from one of Australia’s fastest growing political parties Legalise Cannabis, are heading north to Nimbin for MardiGrass (Friday, May 3 to Sunday, May 5), the national law reform rally and celebration of all things cannabis. Victorian…
ABC Drive With Ali Moore | Legalise Cannabis Threatens to Withdraw Allan Government Support
David Ettershank spoke to Ali Moore about the Legalise Cannabis Party’s threat to withdraw support from the Allan Government, as a result of the heavy police presence at Melbourne’s 420 rally, where 36 arrests were made. Mr Ettershank told ABC 774, “over the last 12…
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…
MELBOURNE LEGALISE ADVOCATES TO JOIN INTERNATIONAL CANNABIS CELEBRATIONS ON SATURDAY, APRIL 20
MPs and advocates for the legalisation of cannabis will join the international 420 cannabis celebrations on Saturday, April 20, gathering in Flagstaff Gardens from 2pm. Following heavy handed policing at last year’s event, Legalise Cannabis Victoria MP David Ettershank is appealing to Victoria Police to use…