Safeguarding bodily autonomy for intersex children
Rachel spoke in contribution to the government’s Health Safeguards for People Born with Variations in Sex Characteristics Bill 2025.
Refer anti-LGBTIQA+ hate crimes to inquiry
Rachel spoke in support of a Greens’ motion requiring the Legal and Social Issues Committee to inquire into anti-LGBTIQA+ hate crimes. This would include the investigation of countermeasures and the adequacy of current responses and supports for victim-survivors.
Dandenong South Incinerator Has Residents Inflamed
Late last year Rachel Payne MP raised the rapid expansion of Waste to Energy (WtE) in Victoria in Parliament. Despite serious environmental and health concerns, enormous rubbish incinerators are either being built or planned in a so-called “ring of fire” around Melbourne.
Frankston City Council community awards
Rachel presented her member’s statement on the Frankston City Council awards. She recognised the contributions of her constituents and their positive impact on the local community. Thursday the 5th of February 2026,Victorian Legislative Council Rachel Payne (South-Eastern Metropolitan): I would like to send my congratulations…
Kingswood redevelopment: Building homes on a floodplain
Rachel asked the Minister for Planning about the proposed redevelopment of the former Kingswood golf course site in Dingley Village.
Alexis family violence response model
Rachel asked the Minister for Prevention of Family Violence if they will extend the Alexis family violence response model program to the City of Casey.
Waste-to-energy: How is Victoria stacking up?
Rachel asked a question to the Minister for Environment, requesting clarification on waste-to-energy caps and licences.
Your Reference Ain’t Relevant
New South Wales have committed to a law change, removing ‘good character’ evidence as a mitigating factor for offenders during sentencing. Rachel posed a question to the Attorney-General, asking when similar reform will be considered in Victoria.
Victorian bushfires
Rachel joined her fellow Legislative Council members in acknowledging the devastating impact of recent bushfires on Victorians and expressing gratitude to those who have volunteered and donated.
Bus shelter for Chelsea
On behalf of a constituent, Rachel raised the need for a new bus shelter in Chelsea, to provide weather protection for local commuters.