Greater Dandenong LGBTIQA+ Advisory Committee
Rachel Payne asked the Minister for Local Government, Minister Horne, about a constituent’s concern about the lack of a LGBTIQ+ Advisory Committee in the Greater Dandenong council area.
Health Care for Gender Diverse Minors – NoM 124
Rachel Payne spoke during the debate on Notice of Motion 124.
Summary Offences Amendment (Salute Prohibition) Bill 2023
Rachel Payne spoke during the debate on the government’s Summary Offences Amendment Bill Nazi Salute Prohibition Bill 2023
Plasma Donation Rule Changes in Victoria
Rachel Payne pushed the government to adopt the Therapeutic Goods Administration new standards dismissing discrimination against people for their sexuality.
Victorian Pride Lobby Anti-Vilification Roundtable
Rachel Payne asked the government about what conclusions had been made from their recent anti-vilification round table and if they will respond to the Victorian Pride Lobby’s report.
An Open Letter about IDAHOBIT 2023.
On the eve of IDAHOBIT 2023, Rachel released an open letter highlighting concerns from constituents and the LGBTIQ+ community about the rising extremism marring safe spaces and the escalating need for anti-vilification laws in response.
Concerns about anti-LGBTIQ+ hate speech in the South East
Rachel communicated a constituent’s distress and disappointment over a children’s Easter event which was shut down after a group of anti-LGBTIQ+ fringe activists threatened to stalk drag performers.
Status of Anti-vilification Legislation
Rachel asked a question to the Minister for Equality, Ms Shing and Attorney General, Jaclyn Symes about the status of anti-vilification protections for the LGBTIQ+ community.
Anti-vilification Legislation
Rachel asks a question to the Leader of the House about the progress of anti-vilification protections in light of the events of Saturday 18th February.