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.” 

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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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Transgender Day of Remembrance

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Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR) is observed annually on the 20th of November. On this internationally recognised date, we honour the memories of trans and gender-diverse individuals who have lost…

Capsicum spray for personal protection is not the solution

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Rachel Payne MP presented her contribution to a motion which proposed the legal use of capsicum spray for personal protection. Stating that violence is preventable rather than inevitable, Rachel explains…
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Rise in family violence intervention order breaches

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Given the alarming increase in repeat-offenders breaching family violence intervention orders, Rachel Payne MP presented an adjournment matter to the Minister for Prevention of Family Violence. Rachel called on the…
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Restore pedestrian access to Rowville trail

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On behalf of a Rowville constituent, Rachel Payne MP called on the Minister for Water to restore a walking trail near a Melbourne Water owned detention basin. This trail provided…
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Tobacco Amendment Bill 2024

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Rachel Payne MP made a contribution to the Tobacco Amendment (Tobacco Retailer and Wholesaler Licensing Scheme) Bill 2024. In her contribution, Rachel acknowledged the threat of gang warfare as a…
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Justice access for child sexual abuse victim-survivors

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The recent High Court decision of Bird v. DP held that the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ballarat could not be held vicariously liable for known historical child sexual abuse because Father Coffey was…
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