David speaks on a bill which amends the Inquiries Act 2014 to allow the Yoorrook Justice Commission to order the closure or restricted access to certain records once the Commission ceases to exist, and provides for the special handling of records of a royal commission, board of inquiry of formal review once these cease to exist.
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.
David asks about First Nations children in out-of-home care, highlighting recommendations made by the Yoorrook Justice Commision
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…
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.
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.
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.
David makes a statement welcoming the opening of Cooinda, the first dedicated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander centre in the City of Brimbank.
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.
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.
