Bus driver travel passes
Rachel advocated that travel passes for bus drivers should be extended to all drivers, regardless of part-time or full-time employment status.
Decision to deny Hampton Park waste transfer station must be upheld
Waste company Veolia have been denied a permit to construct a waste transfer station in Hampton Park. An environmental impact assessment by the EPA noting “unacceptable risks to human health”. Despite this, Veolia are now appealing the decision through VCAT based on a minor technicality. Speaking on behalf of concerned residents, Rachel sought assurance from the Minister that this project will not go ahead.
Justice for historical forced adoptions in Victoria
Rachel asked the Attorney-General when the government will implement recommendation 24, as stated in the “2022 Government Response to the Recommendations of the Inquiry into responses to historical forced adoption in Victoria.”
Zoning loophole raises alarm on environmental safeguards
Rachel asked a question on behalf of a constituent, pertaining to a landfill that was approved for placement adjacent to Churchill National Park in Lysterfield South.
Justice of the Peace shortage in South-Eastern suburbs
Rachel asked a question in parliament on behalf of a constituent, around a shortage of Justices of the Peace in areas of her electorate.
Truck traffic from proposed Hampton Park waste transfer station
Rachel asked a question on behalf of a constituent, regarding the likely increase of trucks travelling through suburban areas as a result of the proposed waste transfer station.
Road safety in Rowville
Rachel asked the Minister for Roads and Road Safety if this government will commit to implementing safety measures at a dangerous Rowville intersection.
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.
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.
Clean up Frankston freeway
Rachel asked for a government commitment to maintaining the cleanliness of Frankston freeway.