I rise to speak on this motion to require the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission (MHWC) to inquire into, consider and report on the status and outcomes of the implementation of the Royal Commission into the Victorian Mental Health System recommendations.
Rachel Payne MP presented a member’s statement on the launch of Justice Q, a free specialist legal service operated by and for LGBTIQA+ people. Launched in October of this year, Justice Q is an initiative of South-East Monash Legal Service (SMLS), with Rachel having served as a proud member of their steering committee.
Rachel Payne MP raised a constituency question to the Minister for Roads and Road Safety. On behalf of a constituent, Rachel asked if the minister will commit to maintaining the cleanliness of Frankston freeway, areas of which are frequently marred by rubbish dumping and overgrowth of weeds.
Rachel Payne MP presented an adjournment matter to the minister for small business. Rachel asked the minister if the government will commit to continued funding for the Partners in Wellbeing program, an initiative which has been supporting small businesses since the pandemic but is set to cease in 2025.
Rachel Payne MP directed a question without notice to the Minister for Corrections, Enver Erdogan. After recently attending a production by Somebody’s Daughter Theatre Company exploring intersectional themes surrounding identity, Rachel advocated for ongoing funding for such therapeutic arts programs.
Rachel Payne MP asked her constituency question to the Minister for Roads and Transport. Rachel echoed the sentiments of many local Chelsea residents in requesting practical changes be made to the Chelsea station pedestrian crossing for better accessibility.
On October 29th 2024, Rachel Payne MP made a contribution to the second reading of the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Amendment (Pill Testing) Bill 2024 in the Victorian Legislative Council.
Rachel Payne MP contributed to a motion moved by Georgie Purcell of the Animal Justice Party Victoria. This motion called for greater reporting transparency and accountability by Victoria’s self-regulated greyhound racing industry, which continues to profit off the lives of its involuntary animal participants.
On behalf of a constituent, Rachel Payne MP called for increased government funding to eradicate invasive boneseed in Lysterfield Park. Boneseed is a non-native, rapidly spreading plant that outcompetes native species, reducing the natural biodiversity of bushland.
Rachel Payne MP presented her adjournment matter to the Minister for Health, highlighting the need for sanitary disposal in all public bathrooms for those who experience incontinence and/or menstruation.
