“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 Payne is not your standard politician. She came from humble beginnings, left home at sixteen and has direct experience using welfare, government, housing, and legal services. Rachel worked hard to earn a Master of Public Policy and has held leadership and policy roles at Centrelink, the Eros Association and the Family Court of Australia.

Rachel is also a cannabis consumer. She prefers to consume cannabis over other medications, drugs and/or alcohol for relaxation and to help manage anxiety and endometriosis symptoms. Rachel joined the Legalise Cannabis Party to champion social justice, improve community wellbeing and to get rid of outdated cannabis laws. She wants Victoria to leverage the many economic, environmental, and tax opportunities cannabis presents.  

Rachel lives in the south-east with her partner and their two cats. She loves swimming in the sea, live music gigs and cooking up a storm for friends.  

See an introduction to Rachel and LCV on ABC’s 7.30 Report HERE.

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Our latest news

  • Alexis family violence response model

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    Rachel asked the Minister for Prevention of Family Violence if they will extend the Alexis family violence response model program to the City of Casey.

  • Ambulance Victoria: Time remains for reform

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    Rachel contributed to a motion on Ambulance Victoria. She noted key areas for improvement as identified in the 2025 inquiry, while acknowledging the April deadline for the implementation of recommendations.

  • Your Reference Ain’t Relevant

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    New South Wales have committed to a law change, removing ‘good character’ evidence as a mitigating factor for offenders during sentencing. Rachel posed a question to the Attorney-General, asking when…

  • Victorian bushfires

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    Rachel joined her fellow Legislative Council members in acknowledging the devastating impact of recent bushfires on Victorians and expressing gratitude to those who have volunteered and donated.

  • Bus shelter for Chelsea

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    On behalf of a constituent, Rachel raised the need for a new bus shelter in Chelsea, to provide weather protection for local commuters.
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