Clean up Frankston freeway
Rachel asked for a government commitment to maintaining the cleanliness of Frankston freeway.
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.
Fix Chelsea station crossing
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.
Connecting Communities – Fair, Frequent & Free Buses
Public transport must be accessible to all, but large parts of greater Melbourne lack reliable options. Some areas are completely cut off, or the services are so poor, they might as well not exist.
Little River community campaign a success!
Rachel Payne MP spoke in support of a community petition to quash the proposed development of a freight terminal in Little River’s ‘green wedge’ grasslands.
The Little River community passionately spoke out against the proposed terminal, bolstered by Rachel’s Legalise Cannabis colleague David Ettershank, leading to a positive outcome for the Little River community and its delicate ecosystem.
Sustainable Funding for Victorian SES
Rachel Payne MP asked her Constituency Question on the 28th of May, appealing for sustainable funding for volunteer-led State Emergency Services.
Fund Dandenong’s vital First Nations health services
Rachel Payne MP, member for South-Eastern Metropolitan Melbourne, read her Constituency Question on 15th of May regarding a local First Nations health service in dire need of funding.
Gendered Violence staffing in Victoria
Rachel asked a question regarding the proposed appointment and renumeration of 500 family violence workers in Victoria.
Sheila’s Shakedown community motorbike ride
Rachel Payne gave their members statement after attending the Shelia’s Shakedown event.
LGBTIQA+ Equality
We are lucky to live in a state that welcomes people for who they are, yet sadly, we continue to hear that discrimination still continues to hurt our community and infiltrate many facets of our society where we should all feel safe.