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.
Prison phone charges isolate families
David questioned the corrections minister about the cost of phone calls in prison, noting that the Yoorrook Justice Commission called for prison phone calls to be free.
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.
Waste of police resources at 420
David Ettershank spoke about the recent 420 community celebration event and the resources wasted by police.
420 wrap-up
On the eve of 420, my colleague Rachel Payne and I joined the crew from ‘The CrazeCo’ on the steps of Parliament to highlight the hypocrisy of Victoria’s approach to cannabis. CrazeCo’s Alec Zammitt and Will Stolk have become legends in the cannabis community, after…
Wyndham drug court
David Ettershank asked a question of the Attorney-General access to drug courts in the Western region.
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.