Waste of police resources at 420
David Ettershank spoke about the recent 420 community celebration event and the resources wasted by police.
ABC Drive With Ali Moore | Legalise Cannabis Threatens to Withdraw Allan Government Support
David Ettershank spoke to Ali Moore about the Legalise Cannabis Party’s threat to withdraw support from the Allan Government, as a result of the heavy police presence at Melbourne’s 420 rally, where 36 arrests were made. Mr Ettershank told ABC 774, “over the last 12…
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…
Herald Sun | Legalise Cannabis MPs threaten to withdraw Allan government crossbench support after weed rally arrests
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 “weed day” rally. By Mitch Clarke Premier Jacinta Allan has been put on notice that…
MELBOURNE LEGALISE ADVOCATES TO JOIN INTERNATIONAL CANNABIS CELEBRATIONS ON SATURDAY, APRIL 20
MPs and advocates for the legalisation of cannabis will join the international 420 cannabis celebrations on Saturday, April 20, gathering in Flagstaff Gardens from 2pm. Following heavy handed policing at last year’s event, Legalise Cannabis Victoria MP David Ettershank is appealing to Victoria Police to use…
No driving trial, but plenty of sniffer dogs – Allan Government continues to fail patients this Medicinal Cannabis Awareness Week
20th of February 2024, 5:59FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE This Medicinal Cannabis Awareness week marks the seventh anniversary of cannabis becoming a legal medication – a reform that brought relief to many suffering Victorians. Seven years on and patients still endure systemic discrimination. For too long patients have…
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.
Standing up for our Democratic Rights
David Ettershank gave a Members Statement on the threats to democratic rights and the right to protest.
Victorians pay drug dealers $1.2bn a year for cannabis
14 November 2023 The Parliamentary Budget Office estimates the 2022 illicit cannabis market in Victoria was worth a whopping $1,020bn to $1,270bn. Legalise Cannabis Victoria believe this figure clearly demonstrates that prohibition is failed policy and justifies the need to regulate cannabis as they prepare…
Give and Toke: Cannabis Conversations Podcast
In this Podcast we discuss the brief history of the party, David’s pathway to politics and history of protest related arrest, the status of the Driving Amendment Bill, workplace discrimination, Victoria’s culture of prohibition, police at Melbourne’s 42O protest and more.