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.
Government pledge of 800 new mental health staff goes unfulfilled
Rachel 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 new staff…
Clean up Frankston freeway
Rachel asked for a government commitment to maintaining the cleanliness of Frankston freeway.
Support for small business
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.
Somebody’s Daughter Theatre
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.