Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR) is observed annually on the 20th of November. On this internationally recognised date, we honour the memories of trans and gender-diverse individuals who have lost their lives to gender-based violence. In her member’s statement, Rachel Payne MP conveyed a message of hope and solidarity to the trans and gender-diverse community.
Rachel Payne MP presented her contribution to a motion which proposed the legal use of capsicum spray for personal protection. Stating that violence is preventable rather than inevitable, Rachel explains that what’s needed is a societal shift and not an onus on women to defend…
Rachel Payne MP in parliament, proposing improvements to bus services, and free bus travel for Victorians to promote better access.
Rachel Payne MP presented a contribution on the Inquiry into the State Education System in Victoria. Rachel is a member of the Legal and Social Issues Committee. Wednesday the 13th of November, 2024Victorian Legislative Council RACHEL PAYNE (South-Eastern Metropolitan): I rise to speak on the…
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 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.
Rachel Payne MP spoke in support of a community petition to quash the proposed development of a freight terminal in Little River’s ‘green wedge’ grasslands.
The Little River community passionately spoke out against the proposed terminal, bolstered by Rachel’s Legalise Cannabis colleague David Ettershank, leading to a positive outcome for the Little River community and its delicate ecosystem.
On Tuesday 27th of August 2024, Rachel Payne, member for South-Eastern Metropolitan Melbourne, made her contribution to the tabling of the government’s workplace drug testing report.
Rachel Payne, member for South-Eastern Metropolitan Melbourne, gave her member’s statement, thanking Frankston Hospital for the exceptional care of her unwell staff member.
