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.
Cost-of-Living Crisis affecting birth rate
Rachel Payne MP addressed an adjournment to the Treasurer. Rachel highlighted the prohibitive impact of the cost-of-living crisis on Victorians wanting to raise families, calling on the government to provide cost-of-living support to those who need it.
Workplace Sexual Harassment and NDAs
On Tuesday 30th of July, Rachel addressed a question without notice to Attorney-General Jaclyn Symes, regarding the use of non-disclosure agreements in instances of workplace sexual harassment.
Medicinal Cannabis Claims
On Tuesday 20th of February, Rachel Payne MP asked a question on notice to the Attorney-General (for the Minister for Worksafe and TAC), requesting statistics on approved TAC claims for medicinal cannabis treatment.
Family Violence Intervention Order Breaches
On Tuesday 14th of May, Rachel Payne MP asked a question on notice to the Minister for Police, requesting statistics on family violence intervention order breaches.
Driving While Impaired
On Tuesday 28th of May, Rachel Payne MP asked a question on notice to the Minister for Police around road fatalities, including statistics on drug and alcohol concentration for ‘at fault’ drivers.
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.