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.
Rachel spoke on the Wrongs Amendment (Vicarious Liability) Bill 2025, which was debated on Wednesday the 14th of May. This bill was presented by Rachel on behalf of Legalise Cannabis Victoria, intending to close a legal loophole impacting victim-survivors of historical child sexual abuse.
Rachel presented the second reading of the Wrongs Amendment (Vicarious Liability) Bill 2025, on behalf of Legalise Cannabis Victoria. She initially introduced the bill to the Legislative Council on the 19th of February. Rachel also tabled a statement of compatibility with the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 prior to the second reading.
Rachel spoke on the Justice Legislation Amendment (Committals) Bill 2024.
This bill makes several changes to improve access to justice for victim-survivors of sexual offences, including the prohibition of cross-examination at the committal stage of any witnesses in sexual offence cases, family violence cases and stalking cases.
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.
On Tuesday the 27th of August 2024, Rachel Payne, Member for South-Eastern Metropolitan Melbourne, presented her contribution to the Justice Legislation Amendment (Integrity, Defamation and Other Matters) Bill 2024 on behalf of Legalise Cannabis Victoria.
On Wednesday, 14th of August 2024, Rachel Payne, Member for South-Eastern Metropolitan Melbourne and Legalise Cannabis Victoria, presented proposed amendments to the Youth Justice Bill 2024 to the Legislative Council.
19th of June 2024 Victorian Legislative Council, Melbourne Rachel PAYNE (South-Eastern Metropolitan): It is with great pleasure that I rise to speak to Legalise Cannabis Victoria’s petition to allow for the consumption and possession of small quantities of cannabis in Victoria. Firstly, a huge thank…
On Tuesday 18th of June 2024, Rachel Payne MP spoke on the Local Government Amendment (Governance and Integrity) Bill 2024.
Rachel Payne presented the 2nd reading of Legalise Cannabis Victoria’s Hemp Industry Bill 2024.
