Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre-commitment and Carded Play) Bill 2024
Rachel contributed to the Gambling Legislation Amendment Bill 2024, speaking to the need for mandatory changes to minimise gambling harms.
Greater Dandenong Anti-Poverty Consortium
Rachel spoke about her recent meeting with the Greater Dandenong Anti-Poverty Consortium, to focus on sustainable solutions for systemic change.
Evidence-based bail laws
Rachel asked the Premier to ensure that any further review of Victoria’s bail laws be evidence-led. With bail law changes recently implemented in December 2024, Rachel noted that motivators for crime must first be addressed for effective change.
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.
Cost-of-Living Crisis affecting birth rate
Rachel Payne MP addressed an adjournment to the Treasurer. Rachel highlighted the prohibitive impact of the cost-of-living crisis on Victorians wanting to raise families, calling on the government to provide cost-of-living support to those who need it.
Casey Rental Crisis
Rachel Payne asked her Constituency question to the Minister for Housing, calling for better rental affordability in Casey.