Police resources at 420
David raises concerns about police presence and arrests at the 420 cannabis celebration event, questioning the effectiveness of these actions in relation to Victoria Police’s drug strategy.
Cannabis bill inquiry
David welcomes a Parliamentary Committee report into Legalise Cannabis Victoria’s bill to decriminalise cannabis, which is based on the ACT model.
LCV: Free up police to fight crime – decriminalise cannabis as NEW parliamentary report recommends
Legalise Cannabis Victoria is appealing to the Allan Government to implement the recommendations of a parliamentary report to decriminalise the possession of small amounts of cannabis.
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.
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…