David Ettershank MP
@davidettershankmp.bsky.social
Legalise Cannabis MP for Western Metropolitan Region in the Victorian Parliament.
End racist policing. End deaths in custody.
I stand in solidarity with First Nations today and every day. ❤️💛🖤
I stand in solidarity with First Nations today and every day. ❤️💛🖤
January 26, 2026 at 7:06 AM
End racist policing. End deaths in custody.
I stand in solidarity with First Nations today and every day. ❤️💛🖤
I stand in solidarity with First Nations today and every day. ❤️💛🖤
Last year, police spent 58,000 hours processing charges of personal cannabis use. Imagine if that time had been spent going after real criminals.
January 15, 2026 at 5:17 AM
Last year, police spent 58,000 hours processing charges of personal cannabis use. Imagine if that time had been spent going after real criminals.
All I want for Xmas is … where do I start?!!
I want the Labor Government to:
🎁 treat workers on medicinal cannabis fairly
🎁 stop arresting cannabis consumers
🎁 scrap waste-to-energy
🎁 electrify the Wyndham Vale and Melton lines
What’s on your Xmas list?
I want the Labor Government to:
🎁 treat workers on medicinal cannabis fairly
🎁 stop arresting cannabis consumers
🎁 scrap waste-to-energy
🎁 electrify the Wyndham Vale and Melton lines
What’s on your Xmas list?
December 24, 2025 at 8:32 AM
All I want for Xmas is … where do I start?!!
I want the Labor Government to:
🎁 treat workers on medicinal cannabis fairly
🎁 stop arresting cannabis consumers
🎁 scrap waste-to-energy
🎁 electrify the Wyndham Vale and Melton lines
What’s on your Xmas list?
I want the Labor Government to:
🎁 treat workers on medicinal cannabis fairly
🎁 stop arresting cannabis consumers
🎁 scrap waste-to-energy
🎁 electrify the Wyndham Vale and Melton lines
What’s on your Xmas list?
A nice take from Alan Kohler here on the question cannabis being regulated as a prescribed medication vs legalisation.
"At the moment, the govt is trying to have it both ways. It needs to pick one."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AthD...
"At the moment, the govt is trying to have it both ways. It needs to pick one."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AthD...
As medicinal cannabis approvals surge, regulation sits on the fence | Alan Kohler | ABC NEWS
YouTube video by ABC News (Australia)
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December 15, 2025 at 12:29 AM
A nice take from Alan Kohler here on the question cannabis being regulated as a prescribed medication vs legalisation.
"At the moment, the govt is trying to have it both ways. It needs to pick one."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AthD...
"At the moment, the govt is trying to have it both ways. It needs to pick one."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AthD...
The state Parliament has apologised to First Nations Victorians. The apology stems from our Treaty. It'd be great if the govt could live up to its Treaty obligations, like consulting First Nations people on changes to criminal law that will continue to see them over-represented in the justice system
December 9, 2025 at 2:07 AM
The state Parliament has apologised to First Nations Victorians. The apology stems from our Treaty. It'd be great if the govt could live up to its Treaty obligations, like consulting First Nations people on changes to criminal law that will continue to see them over-represented in the justice system
This week, the govt is trying to ram though a grab-bag of legislation before Parliament rises for the year, clearing the decks for the '26 election. After the Electoral Maters Committee released its report on the upper house electoral system yesterday ... www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victori...
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December 3, 2025 at 3:27 AM
This week, the govt is trying to ram though a grab-bag of legislation before Parliament rises for the year, clearing the decks for the '26 election. After the Electoral Maters Committee released its report on the upper house electoral system yesterday ... www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victori...
2026 is shaping up to be a big year of action across the West.
Sunbury locals gathered 3,264 signatures for a petition to halt the proposed waste incinerator — triggering a debate in Parliament early next year.
Bring it on! #SpringSt
Sunbury locals gathered 3,264 signatures for a petition to halt the proposed waste incinerator — triggering a debate in Parliament early next year.
Bring it on! #SpringSt
December 2, 2025 at 6:05 AM
2026 is shaping up to be a big year of action across the West.
Sunbury locals gathered 3,264 signatures for a petition to halt the proposed waste incinerator — triggering a debate in Parliament early next year.
Bring it on! #SpringSt
Sunbury locals gathered 3,264 signatures for a petition to halt the proposed waste incinerator — triggering a debate in Parliament early next year.
Bring it on! #SpringSt
Last chance to have your say! Melbourne Airport’s Noise Sharing Plan (NSP) consultation closes 8 December.
The new third runway is expected to add 136,500 extra flights every year, meaning more aircraft noise for residents in Melbourne’s west.
The new third runway is expected to add 136,500 extra flights every year, meaning more aircraft noise for residents in Melbourne’s west.
December 1, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Last chance to have your say! Melbourne Airport’s Noise Sharing Plan (NSP) consultation closes 8 December.
The new third runway is expected to add 136,500 extra flights every year, meaning more aircraft noise for residents in Melbourne’s west.
The new third runway is expected to add 136,500 extra flights every year, meaning more aircraft noise for residents in Melbourne’s west.
A positive and well-organised march against family violence today.
Thousands walked together to say: enough is enough.
We walked for every woman, every child, every person whose life was stolen by family and gendered violence.
#16daysofactivism #WAFV2025 #WhyWeWalk
Thousands walked together to say: enough is enough.
We walked for every woman, every child, every person whose life was stolen by family and gendered violence.
#16daysofactivism #WAFV2025 #WhyWeWalk
November 28, 2025 at 3:16 AM
A positive and well-organised march against family violence today.
Thousands walked together to say: enough is enough.
We walked for every woman, every child, every person whose life was stolen by family and gendered violence.
#16daysofactivism #WAFV2025 #WhyWeWalk
Thousands walked together to say: enough is enough.
We walked for every woman, every child, every person whose life was stolen by family and gendered violence.
#16daysofactivism #WAFV2025 #WhyWeWalk
November 21, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Every single Labor MP voted against our motion to decriminalise cannabis. In doing so, they ignored the evidence, the community, and the wishes of their own members.
The Allan Labor government continue to stick their heads in the sand, and it's beyond disappointing.
The Allan Labor government continue to stick their heads in the sand, and it's beyond disappointing.
November 19, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Every single Labor MP voted against our motion to decriminalise cannabis. In doing so, they ignored the evidence, the community, and the wishes of their own members.
The Allan Labor government continue to stick their heads in the sand, and it's beyond disappointing.
The Allan Labor government continue to stick their heads in the sand, and it's beyond disappointing.
The government's failure to decriminalise cannabis is hurting workers. It's time for a change! #SpringSt
youtube.com/shorts/f8y3Z...
youtube.com/shorts/f8y3Z...
Our debate is TODAY! #VicPol #Auspol
YouTube video by Legalise Cannabis VIC
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November 19, 2025 at 2:50 AM
The government's failure to decriminalise cannabis is hurting workers. It's time for a change! #SpringSt
youtube.com/shorts/f8y3Z...
youtube.com/shorts/f8y3Z...
Today, the Vic Upper House will debate our motion to decriminalise cannabis as a simple and modest step towards a legal market.
We’re wearing ‘Labour for cannabis reform’ t-shirts to remind the government that their own members have voted for change.
It's time. #SpringSt
We’re wearing ‘Labour for cannabis reform’ t-shirts to remind the government that their own members have voted for change.
It's time. #SpringSt
November 19, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Today, the Vic Upper House will debate our motion to decriminalise cannabis as a simple and modest step towards a legal market.
We’re wearing ‘Labour for cannabis reform’ t-shirts to remind the government that their own members have voted for change.
It's time. #SpringSt
We’re wearing ‘Labour for cannabis reform’ t-shirts to remind the government that their own members have voted for change.
It's time. #SpringSt
📣 48 hours to go! On Wednesday, the upper house will debate our motion — which isn't about our policy for a change ... it's all about Labor's. #SpringSt #RelaxTheLaws 🧵 (1/10)
November 17, 2025 at 9:43 AM
📣 48 hours to go! On Wednesday, the upper house will debate our motion — which isn't about our policy for a change ... it's all about Labor's. #SpringSt #RelaxTheLaws 🧵 (1/10)
Sometimes it takes a comedian like Rhys Nicholson to point out why the government's policy is laughable. #SpringSt #FridayFunny #RelaxTheLaws
www.instagram.com/p/DRBLML2CDS8/
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Rhys Nicholson on Instagram: "Speaking as a Victorian and a grown up, the tiniest bit of common sense and courage to have some pretty simple conversations around cannabis decriminalisation would be f...
The conversation around cannabis decriminalisation is long overdue. It's time to explore the benefits of legalising cannabis, from reducing crime to creating new opportunities. Join the conversation a...
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November 14, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Sometimes it takes a comedian like Rhys Nicholson to point out why the government's policy is laughable. #SpringSt #FridayFunny #RelaxTheLaws
www.instagram.com/p/DRBLML2CDS8/
www.instagram.com/p/DRBLML2CDS8/
Why are we wasting police resources on a victimless crime?
With everything that's going on in Victoria, is arresting people for having a joint really a good use of taxpayers' $$?
Today, we introduced a motion calling on the govt to get serious and decriminalise cannabis. 🧵
With everything that's going on in Victoria, is arresting people for having a joint really a good use of taxpayers' $$?
Today, we introduced a motion calling on the govt to get serious and decriminalise cannabis. 🧵
November 13, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Why are we wasting police resources on a victimless crime?
With everything that's going on in Victoria, is arresting people for having a joint really a good use of taxpayers' $$?
Today, we introduced a motion calling on the govt to get serious and decriminalise cannabis. 🧵
With everything that's going on in Victoria, is arresting people for having a joint really a good use of taxpayers' $$?
Today, we introduced a motion calling on the govt to get serious and decriminalise cannabis. 🧵
Reposted by David Ettershank MP
Victoria has become the first jurisdiction in Australia to enact treaty legislation with First Peoples after the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025 passed both houses of Parliament.
Statewide Treaty Bill passed by Parliament - Parliament of Victoria
www.parliament.vic.gov.au
October 31, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Victoria has become the first jurisdiction in Australia to enact treaty legislation with First Peoples after the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025 passed both houses of Parliament.
It was a big week in Parliament, catch up on the latest here: davidettershank.com.au/parliament/
October 31, 2025 at 5:34 AM
It was a big week in Parliament, catch up on the latest here: davidettershank.com.au/parliament/
WTF??? A new engineering report shows that design flaws in the almost completed West Gate Tunnel ventilation stacks could actually push fumes BACK DOWN to surrounding homes, sporting fields and businesses‼️
www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
‘Like a bathroom exhaust fan’: West Gate Tunnel air stacks leave locals exposed to noxious fumes
Residents of suburbs around the West Gate Tunnel will breathe in truck pollution as twin ventilation stacks feature sleek design but no filters.
www.theage.com.au
October 21, 2025 at 7:16 AM
WTF??? A new engineering report shows that design flaws in the almost completed West Gate Tunnel ventilation stacks could actually push fumes BACK DOWN to surrounding homes, sporting fields and businesses‼️
www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
Will the government fix the Ashley Street underpass before adding more housing, or will they continue to repeat the same mistakes over and over again in the West? www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
High-rises coming to the west but this needs to be fixed first
Residents say more investment is needed in West Footscray, Middle Footscray and Tottenham if they are to be activity centres.
www.theage.com.au
October 21, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Will the government fix the Ashley Street underpass before adding more housing, or will they continue to repeat the same mistakes over and over again in the West? www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
Reposted by David Ettershank MP
The Co-Chairs of the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria, Ngarra Murray and Rueben Berg, have addressed the Legislative Assembly ahead of the debate on the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025. Their speeches are available to watch at youtu.be/lpizTmXn0HA.
October 14, 2025 at 8:19 AM
The Co-Chairs of the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria, Ngarra Murray and Rueben Berg, have addressed the Legislative Assembly ahead of the debate on the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025. Their speeches are available to watch at youtu.be/lpizTmXn0HA.
@rachelpaynemp.bsky.social and I were joined today by former HH Magistrate Tony Parsons to call out the Allan Government’s failure on cannabis law reform.
Continuing to arrest 4000 Victorians a year for cannabis possession is bad policy and worse politics. #SpringSt
www.youtube.com/shorts/L23gB...
Continuing to arrest 4000 Victorians a year for cannabis possession is bad policy and worse politics. #SpringSt
www.youtube.com/shorts/L23gB...
Vic Labor to continue failed prohibition #VicPol #AusPol
YouTube video by Legalise Cannabis VIC
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October 15, 2025 at 3:07 AM
@rachelpaynemp.bsky.social and I were joined today by former HH Magistrate Tony Parsons to call out the Allan Government’s failure on cannabis law reform.
Continuing to arrest 4000 Victorians a year for cannabis possession is bad policy and worse politics. #SpringSt
www.youtube.com/shorts/L23gB...
Continuing to arrest 4000 Victorians a year for cannabis possession is bad policy and worse politics. #SpringSt
www.youtube.com/shorts/L23gB...
The Allan Labor Government is walking away from sensible cannabis law reform. To put it mildly, we’re pissed.
Sadly, the government has made this decision out of fear of losing a law-and-order election.
Sadly, the government has made this decision out of fear of losing a law-and-order election.
October 14, 2025 at 10:35 AM
The Allan Labor Government is walking away from sensible cannabis law reform. To put it mildly, we’re pissed.
Sadly, the government has made this decision out of fear of losing a law-and-order election.
Sadly, the government has made this decision out of fear of losing a law-and-order election.