First Nations Arrests vs Diversions
David Ettershank asked a Question of the Attorney General about the rates of First Nations people that have been unfairly prosecuted for simple cannabis possession.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Voice
David Ettershank spoke in support of a motion acknowledging that the recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the First Peoples of Australia in the Australian constitution is long overdue.
Prisoner phone calls
David asks a question of the Corrections Minister about a commitment to reduce excessive charges for prisoners to access communications, which disproportionately affects First Nations people.
Cooinda Opening
David makes a statement welcoming the opening of Cooinda, the first dedicated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander centre in the City of Brimbank.
Inequity in the Cannabis Cautioning Scheme for Aboriginal People
David asks the Attorney General if there is a seeming inequity of cannabis cautioning decisions received by Aboriginal people in the Victorian justice system, similar to that in NSW.
Parliament · Bills · Speeches
Children and Health Legislation Amendment (Statement of Recognition, Aboriginal Self-Determination and other matters) Bill 2023
David rises to make a contribution to the proposed Children and Health Legislation Amendment (Statement of Recognition, Aboriginal Self-Determination and other matters) Bill 2023.