Working with Children Checks
Rachel called on the Victorian Premier to include child abuse prevention education as a mandatory requirement for Working with Children Check applicants.
Road safety in Rowville
Rachel asked the Minister for Roads and Road Safety if this government will commit to implementing safety measures at a dangerous Rowville intersection.
Cannabis regulation for economic growth
Rachel addressed the Treasurer in parliament, asking if this government will consider the economic benefits of the regulation and legalisation of cannabis.
Illicit Tobacco Market
Rachel asked the Minister for Police a question on the illicit tobacco market.
Firebombing attacks in Victoria
Rachel Payne MP asked a question in parliament on statistics around firebombing attacks in Victoria.
Rise in family violence intervention order breaches
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.
Restore pedestrian access to Rowville trail
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.
Justice access for child sexual abuse victim-survivors
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.
Hampton Park waste transfer station proposal
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.
Leave lawfare out of the hemp industry
Rachel Payne MP spoke in parliament on the use of lawfare as a tool to stigmatise and delay progress in Victoria’s hemp industry.