Chelsea Station barrier fence is an accident waiting to happen
South-eastern Metro MP Rachel Payne has joined residents in calling for the new metal barrier at Chelsea Station to be dismantled because of its potential danger to pedestrians.
Transgender Day of Remembrance
Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR) is observed annually on the 20th of November. On this internationally recognised date, we honour the memories of trans and gender-diverse individuals who have lost their lives to gender-based violence. In her member’s statement, Rachel Payne MP conveyed a message of hope and solidarity to the trans and gender-diverse community.
Capsicum spray for personal protection is not the solution
Rachel Payne MP presented her contribution to a motion which proposed the legal use of capsicum spray for personal protection. Stating that violence is preventable rather than inevitable, Rachel explains that what’s needed is a societal shift and not an onus on women to defend…
Action needed to control one million invasive boneseed shrubs in Lysterfield Park
Invasive boneseed shrubs are attacking Lysterfield Park – Friends of Lysterfield Park and a South-East MP are calling for a control plan.
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.
Fair, frequent and free bus services
Rachel Payne MP in parliament, proposing improvements to bus services, and free bus travel for Victorians to promote better access.
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.
Free and frequent buses will convince the South-East to garage their cars: Legalise Cannabis Victoria
Rachel Payne MP from Legalise Cannabis Victoria, said Melbourne should be one of the world’s great public transport cities, instead use has crashed by 42 per cent from its peak in 2018.
Clean up Frankston freeway
On behalf of a constituent, Rachel asked for a government commitment to maintaining the cleanliness of Frankston freeway.
Somebody’s Daughter Theatre – strengthening community through the arts
Rachel Payne MP directed a question without notice to the Minister for Corrections, Enver Erdogan. After recently attending a production by Somebody’s Daughter Theatre Company exploring intersectional themes surrounding identity, Rachel advocated for ongoing funding for such therapeutic arts programs.