Given the alarming increase in repeat-offenders breaching family violence intervention orders, Rachel Payne MP presented an adjournment matter to the Minister for Prevention of Family Violence. Rachel called on the minister to work with the Attorney-General in reviewing the efficacy of these laws to protect victim-survivors.
On behalf of a Rowville constituent, Rachel Payne MP called on the Minister for Water to restore a walking trail near a Melbourne Water owned detention basin. This trail provided pedestrian access to amenities that are otherwise inaccessible on foot, due to a lack of footpaths on the surrounding arterial roads.
The recent High Court decision of Bird v. DP held that the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ballarat could not be held vicariously liable for known historical child sexual abuse because Father Coffey was not an employee.
For many survivors of historical child sexual abuse committed in the church or other non-employment settings like foster care and Scouts, this decision limits their ability to access justice.
Rachel Payne MP asked a constituency question on behalf of residents of Hampton Park, who will be affected by the development of a new waste transfer station.
Rachel Payne MP presented and adjournment matter on the use of lawfare as a tool to stigmatise and delay progress in Victoria’s hemp industry.
Rachel Payne MP presented a question without notice to the Minister for Mental Health. Rachel referred to a memorandum that was agreed upon as part of the Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2020–2024. The memorandum provided for the delivery of a further 800…
On behalf of a constituent, Rachel asked for a government commitment to maintaining the cleanliness of Frankston freeway.
Rachel Payne MP presented an adjournment matter to the minister for small business. Rachel asked the minister if the government will commit to continued funding for the Partners in Wellbeing program, an initiative which has been supporting small businesses since the pandemic but is set to cease in 2025.
Rachel Payne MP directed a question without notice to the Minister for Corrections, Enver Erdogan. After recently attending a production by Somebody’s Daughter Theatre Company exploring intersectional themes surrounding identity, Rachel advocated for ongoing funding for such therapeutic arts programs.
Rachel Payne MP asked her constituency question to the Minister for Roads and Transport. Rachel echoed the sentiments of many local Chelsea residents in requesting practical changes be made to the Chelsea station pedestrian crossing for better accessibility.
