Rachel asked if the government would establish a taskforce dedicated to addressing family violence. As several south-eastern suburbs have some of the highest rates of family violence in the metropolitan area, Rachel continues to seek government action on this epidemic.
Rachel asked a question on behalf of a constituent, pertaining to a landfill that was approved for placement adjacent to Churchill National Park in Lysterfield South.
Rachel asked a question to the minister for mental health. With Narre Warren’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub closing in 2024, residents have been transitioned to a Dandenong service. Many suburbs in the Casey and Cardinia catchment area continue to lack easily accessible wraparound public mental health services.
Rachel asked a question in parliament on behalf of a constituent, around a shortage of Justices of the Peace in areas of her electorate.
Rachel asked a question on behalf of a constituent, regarding the likely increase of trucks travelling through suburban areas as a result of the proposed waste transfer station.
Rachel asked the government to prioritise vicarious liability law reform as a matter of urgency.
Rachel is advocating for reform to ensure that victim-survivors of historical child abuse can access justice for crimes of abuse perpetrated in non-employment settings. This includes such settings as churches, foster care, Scouts and sports clubs.
With housing affordability at a record low, Rachel noted a swell of Victorians calling for the declaration of a state of emergency. She asked if the Victorian government will commit to lowering house prices.
Rachel asked the Premier to ensure that any further review of Victoria’s bail laws be evidence-led. With bail law changes recently implemented in December 2024, Rachel noted that motivators for crime must first be addressed for effective change.
Rachel asked if this government would ensure sufficient resourcing to stamp out abusive and criminal behaviours within Victoria Police.
Rachel called on the Victorian Premier to include child abuse prevention education as a mandatory requirement for Working with Children Check applicants.
