Treaty for Victoria
David makes a statement on the opening ceremony for Treaty negotiations in Victoria, highlighting the significance of the moment and calling for Victorians to walk with First Nations people to shape a better future.
First Nations child protection
David asks about First Nations children in out-of-home care, highlighting recommendations made by the Yoorrook Justice Commision
Aboriginal kids in care
16th of October 2024, 1:59pmParliament of Victoria | Legislative Council Motion 626 DAVID ETTERSHANK — To move — That this House notes that — and calls on the Government to transfer decision-making power, authority, control and resources to First Peoples, giving full effect to self-determination…
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.