16 August 2023
Victorian Legislative Council, Melbourne – Rachel Payne discusses the Impacts of Cannabis on Driving Performance
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Rachel urged on the Attorney-General to implement the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture (OPCAT). To honour the OPCAT agreement, state and territory governments must create a National Preventative Mechanism (NPM) to conduct inspections at places of detention. With more bail amendments and evidence indicating the need for greater oversight in Victoria’s prison system, there is a clear necessity to implement OPCAT for the protection of incarcerated individuals.
Alexis family violence response model
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Justice Legislation Amendment (Anti-vilification and Social Cohesion) Bill
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Report released on inquiry into Personal Adult Use of Cannabis
Last month, the Legal and Social Issues Committee conducted an inquiry into Legalise Cannabis Victoria’s Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Amendment (Regulation of Personal Adult Use of Cannabis) Bill 2023. The findings of this inquiry have been released in a report today.
Pride in Place Funding for LGBTIQA+ homelessness services
Rachel Payne asked a question of the Minister of Housing about the ongoing funding for LGBTIQ+ housing services.
Let Victoria’s hemp industry blossom
Rachel asked the government to prioritise the introduction of standalone industrial hemp legislation. As a versatile and sustainable material for fuel, construction and cosmetics, the benefits of hemp are far-reaching. However, the Victorian government are still behind the eight-ball on hemp industry growth and investment. Rachel called on the government to remove the barriers to industrial hemp licensing, as industry growth would in turn assist Victorians with oil shortages, cost-of-living and affordable housing.