Rachel Payne: My vision for South-Eastern Metropolitan

“Representing the great people of South-Eastern Metropolitan Victoria is a dream come true. 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.” 

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.

Our latest news

North Richmond medically supervised injecting facility

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After an independent review in 2023, the North Richmond precinct revitalisation interdepartmental committee was established to provide enhanced outreach services. Rachel asked the government if the committee is appropriately addressing…
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Greater Dandenong Anti-Poverty Consortium

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Rachel spoke about her recent meeting with the Greater Dandenong Anti-Poverty Consortium, to focus on sustainable solutions for systemic change.
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Criminal reoffending persists unless root causes addressed

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With the government investing $727 million in Victoria’s justice system, Rachel asked the Minister for Corrections about therapeutic services for those in correctional facilities. Since tighter bail restrictions are increasing incarceration…
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Assisted reproductive treatment regulation

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Rachel asked the Minister for Health to ensure that the regulation of IVF is on the national agenda. The Victorian Assisted Reproductive Treatment Authority (VARTA) was dissolved at the end…
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Justice for historical forced adoptions in Victoria

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Rachel asked the Attorney-General when the government will implement recommendation 24, as stated in the “2022 Government Response to the Recommendations of the Inquiry into responses to historical forced adoption…

IT’S TIME TO RELAX THE LAWS

Current cannabis laws make criminals of ordinary Australian consumers and creates a huge illicit market.

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