Leave lawfare out of the hemp industry
Rachel Payne MP spoke in parliament on the use of lawfare as a tool to stigmatise and delay progress in Victoria’s hemp industry.
Inquiry into the State Education System in Victoria
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…
Government pledge of 800 new mental health staff goes unfulfilled
Rachel presented a question without notice to the Minister for Mental Health. Rachel referred to a memorandum that was agreed upon as part of the Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2020–2024. The memorandum provided for the delivery of a further 800 new staff…
Motion to refer inquiry – Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health
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.
LGBTIQA+ legal service launched in the south-east
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.
Clean up Frankston freeway
Rachel asked for a government commitment to maintaining the cleanliness of Frankston freeway.
Support for small business
Rachel Payne MP asked the Minister for Small Business if the government will commit to continued funding for the Partners in Wellbeing program. Partners in Wellbeing is an initiative which has been supporting small businesses since the pandemic but is set to cease in 2025.
Somebody’s Daughter Theatre
After recently attending a production by Somebody’s Daughter Theatre Company exploring intersectional themes surrounding identity, Rachel advocated in parliament for ongoing funding for such community arts programs.
Fix Chelsea station crossing
Rachel Payne MP asked her constituency question to the Minister for Roads and Transport. Rachel echoed the sentiments of many local Chelsea residents in requesting practical changes be made to the Chelsea station pedestrian crossing for better accessibility.
Pill testing bill passes second reading
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.