Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Amendment (Pill Testing) Bill 2024
David speaks in favour of a bill to legalise pill testing, debunking myths and dismissing arguments which suggest that drug checking encourages drug use.
Naloxone for emergency services
11th of September 2024, 12:34pmLegislative Council of Victoria, Melbourne. David ETTERSHANK (Western Metropolitan): My question is to the Minister for Emergency Services. Accidental drug overdose deaths claim close to 2000 lives each year in Australia, with opioids the most commonly involved. With potent novel synthetic opioids…
Statewide strategy for potent synthetic opioids
David calls on the government to develop a statewide strategy to prepare for a projected synthetic opioid crisis.
Penington Institute Putting Community Safety First report
David gives his members statement on the findings of the Penington Institute’s discussion paper titled “Cannabis Regulation in Australia: Putting Community Safety First.”
Alcohol and other drug treatment
David calls on the government to drastically increase the number of detox beds in Victoria, as well as adopting recommendations made by the health complaints commissioner.
Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation Repeal and Advisory Councils Bill 2024
David contributes to debate on a bill which seeks to disband the Victorian Gambling Foundation and distribute the services and functions to other government departments.
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…
North Richmond Medically Supervised Injecting Room
David Ettershank contributes to the debate on an opposition motion to review the location of North Richmond Medically Supervised Injecting Room.
Second Medically Supervised Injecting Room
David Ettershank questioned the Minister for Mental Health about the extent of community consultation on the second Supervised injecting room.
Victorians deserve access to rehabilitation services
David Ettershank gave his member’s statement about the need to increase access to alcohol and drug treatment in Victoria.