Rachel Payne: My vision for South-Eastern Metropolitan

“As your representative in Parliament, I am inspired by our community and I promise to fight for fairness, equality, accessibility, sustainability and opportunity with all of my compassion, care and ability.”  

See the ABC Australia’s report, featuring Rachel Payne, on the Legalise Cannabis Party of Victoria. Lobbying for change.

ABC’s Ashlynne McGhee reports

About Rachel Payne

Rachel is a formidable addition to Parliament.

She holds a Master’s degree in Public Policy and qualifications in Sociology and Politics as well as extensive experience in leadership, advocacy and campaigning gained through executive, management, policy and research roles for organisations such as Eros Association, Family Court Australia and Centrelink.

Rachel is also an acclaimed performance artist, touring as Freckles Blue in Paris and London.

An advocate for women’s rights, equality, inclusivity, and social and community development, Rachel is also actively involved in the LGBTIQ+ community.

Rachel believes that cannabis law reform is well overdue. She is keen to drive the conversation around the role of cannabis as a catalyst for new economic opportunities, environmental ingenuity and creation.

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Time’s up for archaic workplace drug testing laws

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Rachel spoke on Legalise Cannabis Victoria’s motion to progress recommendations on workplace drug testing. The current workplace drug testing model is punitive and discriminates against medicinal cannabis patients. In 2023,…
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Vicarious liability laws must be comprehensive

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Rachel asked a constituency question about proposed changes to the Wrongs Act 1958. Earlier this year, Rachel submitted a private member’s bill to the Victorian Legislative Council, which would hold…
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Medicinal cannabis driving amendments – Committee debate

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Rachel asked the Legislative Council to consider Legalise Cannabis Victoria’s amendments to the Roads and Ports Legislation (Road Safety and Other Matters) Bill 2025. These amendments would afford drivers who…
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Let medicinal cannabis patients drive

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Rachel made a contribution to the Roads and Ports Legislation Amendment (Road Safety and Other Matters) Bill 2025. On behalf of Legalise Cannabis Victoria, Rachel proposed amendments, advocating that medicinal…

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