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…
Rachel asked for a government commitment to maintaining the cleanliness of Frankston freeway.
Rachel Payne MP asked the Minister for Small Business if the government will commit to continued funding for the Partners in Wellbeing program. Partners in Wellbeing is an initiative which has been supporting small businesses since the pandemic but is set to cease in 2025.
After recently attending a production by Somebody’s Daughter Theatre Company exploring intersectional themes surrounding identity, Rachel advocated in parliament for ongoing funding for such community 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.
