Non-disclosure agreement reforms lift veil of silence
Rachel welcomed reforms to legislation on non-disclosure agreements in workplace sexual harassment cases.
Rossdale Golf Course development proposal lands over par
Rachel intended to speak on a petition opposing the rezoning of Rossdale Golf Course in Aspendale for housing development. While she did not get a chance to speak in the chamber, Rachel’s speech is published, below.
Vicarious liability: protect legislation from evasive tactics
Rachel questioned the government on vicarious liability reform. Rachel asked the government how vicarious liability laws will be protected from tactics from institutions to avoid accountability for historical child sexual abuse offences.
Strengthen funding for recovery through theatre
Rachel asked the Minister for Corrections to ensure secure funding for theatre programs to engage vulnerable and marginalised community members. Programs including Somebody’s Daughter Theatre and Nobody’s Fool Theatre assist individuals to break cycles of abuse, addiction and disengagement. These programs are in desperate need of funding to continue producing positive outcomes for their participants.
Prevent landfill breaches
Rachel asked a question on behalf of a constituent. Waste company Veolia have recently received a $1 million fine for breaching environmental guidelines at the Hallam Road landfill in Hampton Park. As a Hampton Park resident who has been affected by odour pollution from the landfill site, Rachel’s constituent asked what the Minister for Environment would do to ensure these breaches do not reoccur.
Labor’s glaring hypocrisy on cannabis reform
Rachel spoke on a motion by Legalise Cannabis Victoria. The motion was a response to the Labor government’s continued criminalisation of cannabis. Rachel urged the Victorian Labor government to reconsider its position on cannabis decriminalisation, noting previous endorsement by Victorian Labor Members.
Judge bills on merit, not party lines
Rachel calls on the Victorian government to end their policy of not supporting private members bills. Private members bills give non-government members and backbenchers the opportunity to put forward proposals to change the law to be considered by the government.
Support Kingston bus campaign
Rachel asked if the government would commit to supporting recommendations from Kingston Council’s ‘Better Buses for Kingston’ report.
Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill: Protecting the right to choose
Rachel spoke on the Voluntary Assisted Dying Amendment Bill 2025. Rachel acknowledges the evidence supporting individuals’ right to choose.
Road Safety in Casey
Rachel asked if the government would commit to implementing safety measures at a road accident and near miss hotspot on the South Gippsland Highway.