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Parliament of Victoria @vicparliament.bsky.social · 1d

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.

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David Ettershank MP @davidettershankmp.bsky.social · 8h

@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...

Vic Labor to continue failed prohibition #VicPol #AusPol

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David Ettershank MP @davidettershankmp.bsky.social · 1d

It flies in the face of evidence-based policy, community sentiment, and common sense.

We will spend every minute of the next 13 months reminding the government of this.

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David Ettershank MP @davidettershankmp.bsky.social · 1d

Yet at a time when the government is cutting vital services, it is willing to waste many millions locking up thousands of our fellow Victorians for the victimless crime of possessing a bit of cannabis, a disproportionate number of whom are young people, First Nations and culturally diverse people.

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David Ettershank MP @davidettershankmp.bsky.social · 1d

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.

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David Ettershank MP @davidettershankmp.bsky.social · 2d

On Saturday, I teamed up with the No Sunbury Incinerator campaign at the Sunbury Show, speaking with locals about the serious risks posed by the proposed waste incinerator.

Many were not aware of it and were shocked by the whole thing. #Sunbury #NoSunburyIncinerator #CleanAir

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David Ettershank MP @davidettershankmp.bsky.social · 6d

Victoria's #Treaty is beyond politics. It is the right thing to do. #TreatyForVictoria #TruthTelling #Reconciliation

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David Ettershank MP @davidettershankmp.bsky.social · 9d

It’s important that we get the word out about this waste incinerator. Not a lot of people in Sunbury are aware of the project and its impact on the community.

#Sunbury #StopTheIncinerator #NOSunburyWasteIncinerator #CleanAir

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David Ettershank MP @davidettershankmp.bsky.social · 9d

I don't intend to take down the posts and I intend to continue to speak up about the proposed incinerator. I look forward to working with residents in the greater Sunbury area, to ensure that it doesn’t become Melbourne’s default waste site.

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David Ettershank MP @davidettershankmp.bsky.social · 9d

To be clear, we are not encouraging people to break the law, to enter the site unlawfully or to create a risk to workers on the site. That said, it’s worth noting that there was not a lot of signage that indicated to myself and my staff that safety was potentially at risk.

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David Ettershank MP @davidettershankmp.bsky.social · 9d

Sadly, HiQ have requested that our video talking about the Sunbury incinerator be taken down after they alleged that our ‘unauthorised entry to the site posed a significant health and safety breach’. 🧵

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David Ettershank MP @davidettershankmp.bsky.social · 13d

🚨 STOP THE SUNBURY INCINERATOR! 🚨
The government is considering a proposal to burn 750,000 TONS of waste every year near Sunbury.

❌ 300+ truck movements a day
❌ Toxic emissions
❌ Health risks for locals

📢 Say NO. Speak up now!
#Sunbury #StopTheIncinerator #CleanAir www.youtube.com/shorts/cTkoh...

🚨 STOP THE SUNBURY INCINERATOR! 🚨 | David Ettershank MP

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David Ettershank MP @davidettershankmp.bsky.social · 16d

It was great to speak to 3AW's Jacqui Felgate last week about the road to cannabis legalisation in Victoria.

www.3aw.com.au/should-snoop...

Should Snoop Dogg's Melbourne appearance force a rethink on legalising cannabis?

A pro-cannabis party MP says he hopes Snoop Dogg being in Melbourne helps normalise the use of cannabis. The American rapper famously smokes the drug regularly and in public, and has been spotted ligh...

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Rachel Payne MP @rachelpaynemp.bsky.social · 23d

“Legalise Cannabis Victoria MP Rachel Payne will host a women’s health forum on October 8 to coincide with World Menopause Month, highlighting the growing number of women using cannabis to manage a range of conditions.”

Read about our event here👇
www.cannabiz.com.au/forum-to-exp...

Forum to explore women’s health, cannabis and ongoing stigma

Rachel Payne will host a forum on women’s health and cannabis, tackling stigma amid rising female patient use to treat a range of conditions.

www.cannabiz.com.au

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David Ettershank MP @davidettershankmp.bsky.social · Sep 11

It was wonderful to catch some of Melbourne Telangana Forum's Bathukamma 2025 festivities at Parliament today — a wonderful celebration of flowers and community. 🌸

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David Ettershank MP @davidettershankmp.bsky.social · Sep 11

But let’s be clear: it is a statement of fact that Lily D'Ambrosio MP, Bronwyn Halfpenny MP, and Ella George MP have all voiced strong opposition to proposed waste incinerators in their electorates.

So nevertheless, the question remains: how will other MPs respond to their communities' concerns?

David Ettershank MP @davidettershankmp.bsky.social · Sep 11

Unfortunately, the question was ruled out of order under standing orders that prohibit 'accusations' against other members. Of course, I respect the President's ruling.

David Ettershank MP @davidettershankmp.bsky.social · Sep 11

Question Time got a little heated yesterday when I raised concerns about Labor MPs who have stood with their communities in opposing waste incinerators — rallying against the government's plan to roll out waste-to-energy plants across Victoria. 🧵

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David Ettershank MP @davidettershankmp.bsky.social · Sep 9

Let’s walk together towards a better future for all. 🖤💛❤️

#TreatyForVictoria #TruthTelling #Reconciliation (5/5)

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David Ettershank MP @davidettershankmp.bsky.social · Sep 9

This Treaty marks a powerful step forward. It’s a chance to begin to right the wrongs of the past, to recognise Indigenous sovereignty, and to build a future grounded in respect, equity, and most importantly — healing. (4/5)

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David Ettershank MP @davidettershankmp.bsky.social · Sep 9

Australia is a vibrant, multicultural nation — admired around the world — but for too long, our failure to reconcile with First Nations people has been a deep tear in the fabric of our society. (3/5)

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David Ettershank MP @davidettershankmp.bsky.social · Sep 9

Today, I congratulated Sheena Watt, Co-Chair of the Victorian Reconciliation Action Plan Steering Committee, for the important role she's played in getting us to this point. (2/5)

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David Ettershank MP @davidettershankmp.bsky.social · Sep 9

A historic Day for Victoria. We will soon become the first Australian state to enshrine a First Peoples Treaty into law — a landmark moment on the path towards truth, justice, and reconciliation. #SpringSt 🧵 (1/5)

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David Ettershank MP @davidettershankmp.bsky.social · Aug 28

You can see my speech on the motion here 🔗 davidettershank.com.au/waste-to-ene...

Waste to Energy inquiry - David Ettershank

David Ettershank backs inquiry into Victoria’s waste-to-energy incinerators, raising concerns over emissions, safety, and transparency.

davidettershank.com.au

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David Ettershank MP @davidettershankmp.bsky.social · Aug 28

... all to feed an incinerator that needs 50x more waste than the entire City of Hume produces.

We’re not ideologically opposed to WTE — we’re opposed to rushing into it without proper scrutiny, without community consent, and without considering the long-term impacts.

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