Mr David Ettershank
Meet David
Prior to entering Parliament, with qualifications in Asian Studies and Industrial Relations, David worked in a range of training and industrial officer roles in Queensland, the Northern Territory, Victoria and nationally. In 2002, he co-founded Outcomes Plus, a consulting firm supporting not-for-profit aged care providers with strong links in specialist, CALD and regional services.
As a long time community activist in Melbourne inner-west, David has been active in a range of campaigns including against the East-West tunnel, against inappropriate development and many to enhance or protect local amenity and services. He also served for 7 years on the Community Reference Group for the redevelopment of the Kensington Public Housing Estate working closely with local CALD community and tenants’ representatives. In addition, as a long-term cannabis consumer, David is determined to see it legalised, destigmatised and its many benefits recognised. When invited to stand for Legalise Cannabis Victoria, David was delighted to have the opportunity to work in the parliamentary sphere.
David’s passions and priorities as a Member of Parliament are:
- Reform of cannabis laws and capitalising on the opportunities that the cannabis economy can bring to Victorians.
- Decisive action on climate change and adaption.
- Implementation of the Uluru Statement from the Heart including Voice, Treaty and Truth Speaking.
- Ensuring equal rights and respect for Women, LGBTIQ+ and first nations Victorians.
- Reform of the Victorian approach to planning and development.
- Action on affordable and sustainable housing and tenancy rights.
- Ensuring appropriate support for people with a disability and protecting and reforming the NDIS.
- Improving access to quality health and aged care services including tackling chronic workforce issues.
Committee memberships
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Participating, Legislative Council Economy and Infrastructure Committee since March 2024
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Participating, Legislative Council Legal and Social Issues Committee since March 2023
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Deputy Chair, Legislative Council Environment and Planning Committee since February 2023
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Member, Dispute Resolution Committee since February 2023
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Member, Electoral Matters Committee since February 2023
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Member, Legislative Council Environment and Planning Committee February 2023 - February 2023
Electorate
Western Metropolitan
Leaflet map showing the electorate of Western Metropolitan.
Other members for this area
Each region is made up of 11 districts, which have one member each.
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Josh Bull | Sunbury | Australian Labor Party
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Tim Pallas | Werribee | Australian Labor Party
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Melissa Horne | Williamstown | Australian Labor Party
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Luba Grigorovitch | Kororoit | Australian Labor Party
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Natalie Suleyman | St Albans | Australian Labor Party
Allowances and Budget Reports
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2023–2024
- Quarter 4 (Apr–Jun)
- Quarter 3 (Jan–Mar)
- Quarter 2 (Oct–Dec)
- Quarter 1 (Jul–Sep)
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2022–2023
- Quarter 4 (Apr–Jun)
- Quarter 3 (Jan–Mar)
- Quarter 2 (Oct–Dec)
Historical information
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26 November 2022 -
2022 - current
Electorate represented
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Western Metropolitan since 26 November 2022
Party represented
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Legalise Cannabis Victoria since 26 November 2022
Committee membership history
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Participating, Legislative Council Economy and Infrastructure Committee since 5 March 2024
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Participating, Legislative Council Legal and Social Issues Committee since 23 March 2023
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Deputy Chair, Legislative Council Environment and Planning Committee since 27 February 2023
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Member, Electoral Matters Committee since 22 February 2023
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Member, Dispute Resolution Committee since 22 February 2023
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Member, Legislative Council Environment and Planning Committee 22 February 2023 - 27 February 2023
Electorate office
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