Youth crime
David asks what the government’s plan is when prisons are at capacity, as a result of Victoria’s punitive bail laws.
Target Zer0
David speaks about a new initiative which aims to eradicate youth criminalisation and the overrepresentation in the justice system of First Nations, African, Pasifika children and youth and those living in residential care in Brimbank, Melton and Wyndham.
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.
Youth Justice Bill 2024
David spoke on the Youth Justice Bill and the concerns of the multiple stakeholders. He raised the need to focus on prevention, services and the needs of groups overrepresented in statistics.
Youth bail reforms walk back
David Ettershank questioned the attorney general about the Youth Bail reform changes.
Youth crime prevention and early intervention
David Ettershank used their adjournment speech to call for continued funding support for a successful youth crime prevention project in the west
