Equal access to sanitary disposal
Rachel Payne MP presented her adjournment matter to the Minister for Health, highlighting the need for sanitary disposal in all public bathrooms for those who experience incontinence and/or menstruation.
Assisted Reproductive Treatment – Surrogacy legislation
Rachel Payne MP directed a question on notice to the Attorney-General, relating to Assisted Reproductive Treatment legislation.
A final report was released in 2019 by Michael Gorton AM, providing recommendations to be implemented for the amendment and modernisation of laws regarding Assisted Reproductive Treatment.
Little River community campaign a success!
Rachel Payne MP spoke in support of a community petition to quash the proposed development of a freight terminal in Little River’s ‘green wedge’ grasslands.
The Little River community passionately spoke out against the proposed terminal, bolstered by Rachel’s Legalise Cannabis colleague David Ettershank, leading to a positive outcome for the Little River community and its delicate ecosystem.
Justice for survivors of non-institutional sexual assault
Rachel raised an adjournment matter to the Attorney-General regarding the Victorian Law Reform Commission’s 2021 report. Rachel questioned when recommendation 41 will be implemented, which would ensure justice system options for non-institutional sexual assault survivors.
Health Legislation Amendment (Legislative Reform) Bill 2024
Rachel Payne MP made a contribution to the Health Legislation Amendment (Regulatory Reform) Bill 2024 on behalf of Legalise Cannabis Victoria. As someone who was donor-conceived, Rachel expressed her concerns around the proposed dissolution of the Victorian Assisted Reproductive Treatment Authority.
LGBTIQA+ rights and Anti-vilification laws
Rachel Payne MP presented a question without notice to the Attorney-General, regarding the inclusion of LGBTIQA+ people in anti-vilification laws. Rachel asked what initiatives will be implemented to discourage hate speech targeting LGBTIQA+ individuals.
Municipal Association Act Review
Rachel Payne MP inquired with the Minister for Local Government on the status of the Municipal Association Act 1907 review.
Inclusive and accessible assisted reproductive treatment
Rachel Payne MP asked a question on notice to the Minister for Health, regarding the implementation of Michael Gorton’s Independent Review of Assisted Reproductive Treatment in Victoria.
Community sport funding in the south-east
Rachel Payne MP asked a constituency question regarding funding for improvements to Cranbourne’s Lawson Poole Reserve, home to the Lynbrook Falcons.
Synthetic opioid contamination requires rapid response
Wednesday the 11th of September 2024 Victorian Legislative Council Rachel PAYNE (South-Eastern Metropolitan): My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Mental Health. This year there have been multiple reports in Victoria and across Australia of people consuming synthetic opioids, at times without their knowledge…