Rachel asked when the Attorney-General will implement recommendation 24, as stated in the “2022 Government Response to the Recommendations of the Inquiry into responses to historical forced adoption in Victoria. “ Recommendation 24 proposed that “The Victorian Government investigate removing the requirement to prove a…
Rachel asked the government for assurance that proposed protest law changes will not infringe on Victorians’ rights to peacefully protest.
Rachel noted some of the associated risks of waste-to-energy, questioning why the state government is committing to six new plants despite potential harms.
Rachel spoke about attending the launch of the new Ozharvest South-East hub launch. The launch of this new hub means an extra 6000 meals can be saved from becoming food waste each week. Ozharvest currently ‘rescues’ 174 tonnes of food each month, working with 137 charities to distribute meals across the community.
Rachel advocated that travel passes for bus drivers should be extended to all drivers, regardless of part-time or full-time employment status.
Rachel asked the Minister for Health what the government is doing to ensure the uniform regulation of assisted reproductive treatment.
Rachel Payne made a contribution in parliament to the Retirement Villages Amendment Bill 2024, on behalf of Legalise Cannabis Victoria, and her colleague David Ettershank MP.
Rachel contributed to the Gambling Legislation Amendment Bill 2024, speaking to the need for mandatory changes to minimise gambling harms.
Rachel spoke on a motion to investigate delays to Victorian public education funding. The government has delayed raising school funding to 75% of the schooling resource standard until 2031.
Rachel asked the government to commit to funding improved bus services in Greater Dandenong, as current services are not meeting community needs.
