Youth Justice Bill 2024
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.
Legal defence for driving medicinal cannabis patients
Rachel moved a motion, which if passed would allow medicinal cannabis patients a legal defence, if they test positive for THC at a roadside drug test but are not impaired.
Gendered Violence Accountability
Rachel Payne MP gives her Member’s Statement at Victorian Parliament, highlighting the correlation between sporting events and an increase in gendered violence.
Governance and Integrity Bill Local Government Amendment 2024
Rachel spoke on the Local Government Amendment (Governance and Integrity) Bill 2024.
Violence against women is preventable
Rachel Payne gave her Members Statement about the efforts needed to reduce the violence harms against women in Victoria.
Sheila’s Shakedown community motorbike ride
Rachel Payne gave their members statement after attending the Shelia’s Shakedown event.
Motion 313 on the appointment of Jeroen Weimar to Department of Premier and Cabinet
Rachel Payne spoke during the debate on the opposition’s motion calling for a referral to the Ombudsman to review the hiring of Jeroen Weimar.
Casey Rainbow Community Picnic
Rachel Payne gave her members statement on her attendance at the Casey Rainbow Community picnic.
Cost of food and other essentials set by supermarkets
Rachel Payne spoke during the debate on a Notice of Motion “Cost of food and other essentials set by supermarkets”.
Medicinal Cannabis Prescriptions in the Cost-of-Living Crisis
Rachel Payne presented a Motion about the rising costs to Medicinal Cannabis patients in a cost-of-living crisis.