David Ettershank MP

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

Your voice matters! The NSP will be released for further consultation mid-next year, but this is your opportunity to influence the plan early.

👇 Have your say now and help shape how noise impacts your community. https://www.melbourneairportprojectshub.com.au/noise-sharing-plan

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.

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

To see everything I spoke about in parliament this week, click here.
👉 vist.ly/4fiux #SpringSt

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.

YouTube video by Legalise Cannabis VIC Our debate is TODAY! #VicPol #Auspol

The government's failure to decriminalise cannabis is hurting workers. It's time for a change! #SpringSt

youtube.com/shorts/f8y3Z...

Today in the Legislative Council - Parliament of Victoria On a sitting day, find out the order of proceedings and watch debates in the Legislative Council (Upper House) live.

We're expecting debate to kick off at about 11:45am and continue after 2pm. 📺 Watch live here. www.parliament.vic.gov.au/council

Great to have support from Tony Piccolo - AMWU Assistant Secretary, Craig McGregor - VAHPA Vic Secretary, Stephanie Thuesen - HACSU Projects & Political Liaison Officer, and former policeman Greg Denham, to talk about how cannabis prohibition hurts Victorians.

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

Relax the laws - David Ettershank The Victorian public has been clear, they’re ready to relax the laws for cannabis. Sign up to add your voice.

(10/10) Add your voice to our campaign 👇
davidettershank.com.au/relaxthelaws/

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(5/10) #Workers

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📣 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)

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...

Sometimes it takes a comedian like Rhys Nicholson to point out why the government's policy is laughable. #SpringSt #FridayFunny #RelaxTheLaws
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Legalise cannabis use & possession - David Ettershank We urge the Vic Government to legalise cannabis to fund mental health, housing, and Indigenous health, as backed by Labor members.

As a first step, let's stop wasting everyone's time and money arresting 4,000 Victorians every year for no good reason.

Here's a link to our motion 🔗 davidettershank.com.au/legalise-can...

The Allan Labor Govt's decision to walk away from cannabis reform ignores evidence, the community, and their own MPs.

Labor’s own state conference supported a fully legalised cannabis market to fund critical reforms in areas like mental health, housing, Indigenous health and the NDIS.

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. 🧵

Statewide Treaty Bill passed by Parliament - Parliament of Victoria

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/

It was a great show of strength by the Victorian cannabis community at Parliament today. The fight continues.

FREE THE WEED! #SpringSt

Filter West Gate Tunnel stacks - David Ettershank David Ettershank questioned the government on the need of filters for the west gate tunnel ventilation stacks

While I haven't seen the report, this is a huge concern for residents of the inner west who already experience a range of health issues due to poor air quality. #FilterTheStacks davidettershank.com.au/filter-west-...

‘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.

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...

Ashley Street underpass - David Ettershank David asks a question about Pedestrian Safety around Tottenham station and the Ashley Street underpass. hundreds of new homes have been announced in the area

I put this exact question to the Minister for Planning in February. 👇 davidettershank.com.au/ashley-stree...