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
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.