Rachel Payne MP raised a constituency question to the Minister for Roads and Road Safety. On behalf of a constituent, Rachel asked if the minister will commit to maintaining the cleanliness of Frankston freeway, areas of which are frequently marred by rubbish dumping and overgrowth of weeds.
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.
On behalf of a constituent, Rachel Payne MP called for increased government funding to eradicate invasive boneseed in Lysterfield Park. Boneseed is a non-native, rapidly spreading plant that outcompetes native species, reducing the natural biodiversity of bushland.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rachel Payne MP inquired with the Minister for Local Government on the status of the Municipal Association Act 1907 review.
