Cannabis decriminalisation in the ACT
Rachel spoke in parliament about a recent trip to Canberra to discuss the impacts of cannabis decriminalisation with stakeholders.
Southeast MP secures inquiry into relaxing cannabis laws in Victoria
Southeast Metro MP Rachel Payne has secured a state parliament review of the pros and cons of allowing people to possess small amounts of cannabis.
Ms Payne, a member of Legalise Cannabis Victoria and Southeast resident, wants adults to be able to possess small quantities of cannabis for personal use and grow up to six plants at home without fear of prosecution.
Legal Defence for Driving Medicinal Cannabis Patients
Rachel Payne MP presented a Notice of Motion on Wednesday 31st of July, 2024. On behalf of Legalise Cannabis Victoria, Rachel moved that medicinal cannabis patients who test positive for THC at roadside drug tests, are permitted a legal defence.
Decriminalisation does not increase Consumption
Rachel Payne gave her adjournment speech on the results from the National Drug Strategy Household Survey and how it shows that Decriminalisation does not increase consumption.
The first year of Legalise Cannabis Victoria
Rachel Payne gave a Member’s Statement reflecting on the first year of Legalise Cannabis Victoria representing in Parliament.
Victorian Parliament to consider lawful cannabis use today
Prohibition of cannabis is failed policy, with more than one third of Victorian adults having accessed cannabis. The time has come for a safer health-centered approach to cannabis, which is why leading economies around the world are moving to legalise adult cannabis consumption.
Medicinal Cannabis Driving Reform
In November 2024, the Victorian Parliament passed our amendment to the Road Safety Act 1986, which gives courts discretion not to cancel the licence of medicinal cannabis patients who test positive for the presence of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) while driving.