Families left behind after VARTA dissolution
Rachel asked for assurance that donor-conceived children and their families will no longer be left behind following the dissolution of Victorian Assisted Reproductive Treatment Authority (VARTA).
Calls for renewed funding for supported independent living
Rachel asked a question on behalf of a constituent, who supports residents with disability at a Supported Independent Living (SIL) facility in Noble Park. With state funding for SIL set to run out at the end of this year, the future of accommodation and employment for these residents and their support workers is uncertain.
Secure employment for nursing graduates
Rachel asked the Minister for Health to release emergency funding to ensure that nursing and midwifery graduates can secure employment.
Summary Offences Amendment (Begging) Bill 2025
Rachel introduced the Summary Offences Amendment (Begging) Bill 2025. If passed, this bill would bring Victoria in line with NSW, WA and ACT in decriminalising begging. Currently in Victoria, begging is a criminal offence, carrying a maximum 12-month prison sentence, and hefty fines.
Statewide Treaty Bill 2025
Rachel welcomed the introduction of a Treaty for the First Peoples of Victoria. Rachel describes Treaty as “our chance to walk together side by side, with respect, with understanding and with a shared vision for a future that includes us all.” Rachel and Legalise Cannabis Victoria are proud to support this historic legislation.
Domestic Animals Amendment Bill 2025
Rachel spoke on the Domestic Animals Amendment (Rehoming Cats and Dogs and Other Matters) Bill 2025.
Extend the ‘Safe at Home’ initiative to Casey
This year, over 7000 family and domestic violence incidents have been reported in Casey to date. Rachel asks for assurance that the Safe at Home initiative can be rolled out in areas of highest need – including the City of Casey – as soon as successfully proven.
Millions wasted on cannabis arrests while state debt rises
Rachel questioned Victorian Treasurer Jaclyn Symes on the cost of continued cannabis criminalisation. Rachel noted that enforcing criminalisation costs Australia $4.66 million per day, while failing to legalise facilitates a booming black-market trade.
Cannabis criminalisation: Arresting our community’s most vulnerable
Rachel asked a question on behalf of a constituent. Like so many others, Rachel’s constituent uses cannabis for pain management. Given the Government’s recent rejection of cannabis reform recommendations, Rachel inquired on the criminalisation of vulnerable community members.
Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission cuts
On behalf of a constituent, Rachel asked the government about staffing cuts to the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission.