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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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…
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Establish a family violence taskforce

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Rachel asked if the government would establish a taskforce dedicated to addressing family violence. As several south-eastern suburbs have some of the highest rates of family violence in the metropolitan…

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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