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

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That’s a Wrap! Legalise Cannabis Victoria 2024

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Legalise Cannabis Victoria wrapping up 2024… What a year for Legalise Cannabis Victoria! We managed to secure a law change, sparing medicinal cannabis patients from automatic loss of driving license,…
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Illicit Tobacco Market

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Rachel asked the Minister for Police a question on the illicit tobacco market.
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Firebombing attacks in Victoria

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Rachel Payne MP asked a question in parliament on statistics around firebombing attacks in Victoria.
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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…

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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