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 their lives to gender-based violence. In her member’s statement, Rachel Payne MP conveyed a message of hope and solidarity to the trans and gender-diverse community.
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 that what’s needed is a societal shift and not an onus on women to defend…
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 minister to work with the Attorney-General in reviewing the efficacy of these laws to protect victim-survivors.
Invasive boneseed shrubs are attacking Lysterfield Park – Friends of Lysterfield Park and a South-East MP are calling for a control plan.
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 pedestrian access to amenities that are otherwise inaccessible on foot, due to a lack of footpaths on the surrounding arterial roads.
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 result of the illicit tobacco trade, while highlighting her concerns around this bill to properly eradicate the trade, the risk of potential harm to legitimate small business and the bill’s failure to address drug harm reduction.
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 not an employee.
For many survivors of historical child sexual abuse committed in the church or other non-employment settings like foster care and Scouts, this decision limits their ability to access justice.
Rachel Payne MP spoke to motion 541, put forth by Legalise Cannabis Victoria. This motion proposed improvements to bus services, and free bus travel for Victorians to promote better community access in a cost-of-living crisis.
Rachel Payne MP asked a constituency question on behalf of residents of Hampton Park, who will be affected by the development of a new waste transfer station.
Rachel Payne MP presented and adjournment matter on the use of lawfare as a tool to stigmatise and delay progress in Victoria’s hemp industry.
