David speaks on a new consultation report which supports the case for allowing discretion for magistrates to not automatically cancel the licence of medicinal cannabis patients who test positive to THC when driving.
1st of November 2024, 9:30am FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Victorians prescribed medicinal cannabis to manage cancer treatment, multiple sclerosis and other medical conditions will soon be able to drive without fear of mandatory loss of licence – if unimpaired behind the wheel. Legalise Cannabis MP David…
David puts forward an amendment to a Road Safety Bill which gives magistrates discretionary powers for medicinal cannabis patients who test positive to THC at a roadside drug test, as long as they are not impaired.
30th of October 2024, 6:15pmABC 774 Drive with Ali Moore Ali Moore speaks with Tony Parsons, who chaired a consultation report on medicinal cannabis and driving. The report was commissioned by Legalise Cannabis Victoria based on a proposal to allow judicial discretion for medicinal cannabis…
David asks a question on behalf of a constituent about the need for more rail crossings in Tottenham, raising the fact that hundreds of new homes have been announced in the area, which will put more strain on the Ashley Street underpass.
David asks the Minister for Transport Infrastructure to negotiate with West Gate Tunnel Project contractors and councils to ensure that new cycling infrastructure is opened to the public as soon as possible.
David puts forward a motion calling for a medical defence for medicinal cannabis patients in court if THC is detected in a roadside drug test.
Tradies and parents prescribed medicinal cannabis have joined with MPs David Ettershank and Rachel Payne to campaign for fair driving laws.
David puts forward a motion calling for a medical defense for medicinal cannabis drivers who test positive to THC in a roadside drug test.
28th of May 2024, 12:52pmLegislative Council of Victoria, Spring Street, Melbourne David ETTERSHANK (Western Metropolitan): My constituency question is for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety in the other place. My constituent suffers from fibromyalgia and several other health problems. Managing her chronic pain…
