Working with Children Checks
Rachel called on the Victorian Premier to include child abuse prevention education as a mandatory requirement for Working with Children Check applicants.
Road safety in Rowville
Rachel asked the Minister for Roads and Road Safety if this government will commit to implementing safety measures at a dangerous Rowville intersection.
Abortion care is health care
Rachel spoke in parliament on the need for affordability, consistency and accessibility across abortion services, and outlined the harms of abortion refusal.
Cannabis regulation for economic growth
Rachel addressed the Treasurer in parliament, asking if this government will consider the economic benefits of the regulation and legalisation of cannabis.
Illicit Tobacco Market
Rachel asked the Minister for Police a question on the illicit tobacco market.
Firebombing attacks in Victoria
Rachel Payne MP asked a question in parliament on statistics around firebombing attacks in Victoria.
Transgender Day of Remembrance
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.
Capsicum spray for personal protection is not the solution
Rachel presented her contribution to a motion which proposed the legal use of capsicum spray for personal protection.
Rise in family violence intervention order breaches
Rachel Payne MP presented an adjournment matter to the Minister for Prevention of Family Violence. Rachel called on the minister to work with the Attorney-General in reviewing the efficacy of these laws to protect victim-survivors.
Restore pedestrian access to Rowville trail
On behalf of a Rowville constituent, Rachel Payne MP called on the Minister for Water to restore a walking trail near a Melbourne Water owned detention basin. This trail provided pedestrian access to amenities that are otherwise inaccessible on foot, due to a lack of footpaths on the surrounding arterial roads.