Cautions Not Cuffs: Time to Make Existing Police Policy the Law
Cautions not cuffs: Make Victoria Police cannabis cautioning policy the law and stop arrests for minor possession.
Know your legal rights
When attending an event where police may be present, here’s what you need to know.Please note: this is general information and not a substitute for legal advice. Source: Fitzroy Legal Service.
Justice Legislation Amendment (Community Safety) Bill 2025
David criticises a justice bill for its harsh youth sentencing, human rights breaches, and calls for evidence-based justice.
Stop-and-search powers
David raises concerns over Melbourne CBD becoming a police stop-and-search zone and implications for racial profiling and civil rights.
Justice Legislation Amendment (Police and Other Matters) Bill 2025
David opposes a bill which expands police powers, erodes protest rights, and civil liberties.
Police resources at 420
David raises concerns about police presence and arrests at the 420 cannabis celebration event, questioning the effectiveness of these actions in relation to Victoria Police’s drug strategy.
Waste of police resources at 420
David Ettershank spoke about the recent 420 community celebration event and the resources wasted by police.
Legalise Cannabis Threatens to Withdraw Allan Government Support | ABC 774
David Ettershank criticised the Allan Government on ABC 774, warning that the Legalise Cannabis Party could pull support due to the heavy-handed police response at the 420 rally, where 36 people were arrested. Mr Ettershank told ABC 774, “over the last 12 months, we’ve been…
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…
Legalise Cannabis MPs threaten to withdraw Allan government support after 420 rally | Herald Sun
Jacinta Allan’s ability to pass key legislation has been thrown into doubt with Legalise Cannabis MPs saying they will no longer vote with the government after arrests at a Melbourne “420” rally. By Mitch Clarke Premier Jacinta Allan has been put on notice that the…
