Terrorism (Community Protection) and Control of Weapons Amendment Bill 2024
David speaks against the Terrorism (Community Protection) and Control of Weapons Amendment Bill, raising concerns it will give police excessive and unnecessary powers
Improving spent convictions scheme
David directs a question to the Attorney General about improving Victoria’s spent convictions scheme, citing recommendations in a review of the legislation.
Criminal Organisations Control Amendment Bill 2024
David raises concerns that a new bill will give IBAC further monitoring tasks when it is already unable to fulfil its current police misconduct remit, and spoke about how illegal cannabis profits finance organised crime.
Therapeutic drug courts
David asks the Attorney-General about delays to the opening of the Wyndham Justice Precinct, and the need for therapeutic drug courts in the West.
Wyndham drug court
David Ettershank asked a question of the Attorney-General access to drug courts in the Western region.
Youth bail reforms walk back
David Ettershank questioned the attorney general about the Youth Bail reform changes.
Youth crime prevention and early intervention
David Ettershank used their adjournment speech to call for continued funding support for a successful youth crime prevention project in the west
Stop criminalising Victorians who consume cannabis
David Ettershank asked a question of the Attorney-General about the inequity in access to legal representation.
Liberal Nationals Private Members Bill Bail Amendment (Indictable Offences whilst on Bail) Bill 2024
David speaks against an opposition bill which would further restrict bail, recognising that the current system overcriminalises vulnerable groups and contributes to re-offending.
Justice Legislation Amendment (Police and Other Matters) Bill 2023
David makes a contribution on a Bill which includes a raft of reforms aimed at strengthening the integrity of the Victoria Police discipline system, and other purposes.