Labor’s failure to decriminalise cannabis
David urges cannabis decriminalisation to reduce arrests, cut justice costs, and boost health outcomes. In this powerful speech, he asks: What does Labor stand for?
On International Cannabis Day, Aussie cannabis advocates called on Albo and Dutton to repeal archaic laws
On international cannabis day – 420 – Australia’s cannabis advocates called on the Prime Minister and Opposition Leader to change archaic laws that needlessly funnel thousands of Aussies into the criminal justice system every year.
Cannabis bill inquiry
David welcomes a Parliamentary Committee report into Legalise Cannabis Victoria’s bill to decriminalise cannabis, which is based on the ACT model.
LCV: Free up police to fight crime – decriminalise cannabis as NEW parliamentary report recommends
Legalise Cannabis Victoria is appealing to the Allan Government to implement the recommendations of a parliamentary report to decriminalise the possession of small amounts of cannabis.
Happy Birthday Legalise Cannabis!
David Ettershank gives a members statement on the second birthday of Legalise Cannabis Victoria, spruiking the fact that in terms of members, Legalise Cannabis is the fastest growing party in Australia.
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.
Personal use of cannabis bill inquiry
David speaks on a motion put forward by his colleague, Rachel Payne, to launch an inquiry into their personal use of cannabis bill.
Inquiry into the 2022 Victorian State Election
David speaks on a report which proposes changes to Victoria’s upper house voting system, following a parliamentary inquiry into the 2022 election.
