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.
Cannabis Personal Use and Possession Petition
19th of June 2024 Victorian Legislative Council, Melbourne Rachel PAYNE (South-Eastern Metropolitan): It is with great pleasure that I rise to speak to Legalise Cannabis Victoria’s petition to allow for the consumption and possession of small quantities of cannabis in Victoria. Firstly, a huge thank…
Conscientious Objection to Abortion
On Wednesday 19th of June, Rachel Payne MP addressed her adjournment matter to the Minister for Health, calling for greater reporting accountability among conscientious objectors to abortion.
Governance and Integrity Bill Local Government Amendment 2024
Rachel spoke on the Local Government Amendment (Governance and Integrity) Bill 2024.
Image-Based Sexual Offences
On Tuesday the 18th of June, Rachel Payne MP asked a question without notice to the Attorney-General, Jaclyn Symes. Rachel questioned whether laws have adapted to adequately protect Victorians from image-based sexual abuse.
Roadside Drug Testing
On Tuesday 28th of May, Rachel Payne MP addressed a question on notice to the Minister for Corrections (for the Minister for Police), requesting statistics on roadside drug tests performed by Victoria Police.
Restore Funding to Specialist Harm Reduction Service
On the 28th of May, Rachel Payne MP gave her Question Without Notice, calling for ongoing funding for Australia’s only specialist benzodiazepine dependency treatment centre.
Help to Buy income cap disadvantages first homebuyers
Rachel asked a Question Without Notice on 14th of May, to Housing Minister Shing regarding Victoria’s imminent transition to the Commonwealth ‘Help to Buy’ scheme.
Services for survivors of institutional child abuse
On May 2nd, Rachel Payne MP asked her Question Without Notice regarding the provision of services for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse.
Sustainable Funding for Victorian SES
Rachel Payne MP asked her Constituency Question on the 28th of May, appealing for sustainable funding for volunteer-led State Emergency Services.