Misconduct investigations must remain independent
Rachel inquired on the proposed absorption of the Victim of Crime Commissioner position by the Victorian government.
Emergency management days for prison lockdowns
Rachel called on the Minister for Corrections to consider emergency management days for all cases at Dame Phyllis Frost Centre.
Petition: No Sunbury incinerator
Rachel spoke on a petition tabled by her Legalise Cannabis Victoria colleague, David Ettershank, member for Western Metropolitan. This petition called on the Minister for Planning to halt any progress toward a waste incinerator in Sunbury, citing concerns such as air pollution, impact on ecosystems and proximity to residential development.
Safeguarding bodily autonomy for intersex children
Rachel spoke in contribution to the government’s Health Safeguards for People Born with Variations in Sex Characteristics Bill 2025.
Support Victorian medicinal cannabis investment
Rachel requested that the Minister advocates for greater support for medicinal cannabis industry growers and suppliers in Victoria.
Refer anti-LGBTIQA+ hate crimes to inquiry
Rachel spoke in support of a Greens’ motion requiring the Legal and Social Issues Committee to inquire into anti-LGBTIQA+ hate crimes. This would include the investigation of countermeasures and the adequacy of current responses and supports for victim-survivors.
Public housing safety in the south-east
Rachel asked how the government is ensuring effective responses to address repeated violent and threatening behaviour towards neighbours, in public housing settings in the south-east.
Cannabis and the Victorian AOD Strategy
Rachel asked the Minister for Mental Health where the decriminalisation of cannabis fits into the Victorian Alcohol and Other Drugs Strategy 2025 – 2035.
Vicarious Liability legislation: examining the details
Rachel questioned terms and clauses in the government’s Justice Legislation Amendment (Vicarious Liability) Bill 2025. Key concerns included wording and terminology that could leave certain clauses open to interpretation.
Vicarious liability law reform PASSED!
Tuesday marked a win for victim-survivors of historical institutional child sexual abuse, as legislation was introduced to close a legal loophole arising from the High Court ruling in the case of Bird v. DP.