Tackling Plastic Pollution in Victoria’s Waterways
Rachel Payne MP has raised an adjournment matter calling on the Minister for Environment to strengthen protections against plastic pollution, including microplastics, in Victoria’s waterways.
Outdoor Recreation Bill puts hunters before environment
Rachel voted against the government’s Outdoor Recreation Victoria Bill 2026 and supported a motion to refer the legislation to a bill review.
Committee inquiry into Waste-to-Energy Infrastructure in Victoria
As a participating member of the Legislative Council Economy and Infrastructure Committee, Rachel raised several questions for the panel of stakeholders and industry experts during the final day of the public hearing.
Government bill seeks to cut integral oversight bodies
Rachel made a contribution to the Entities Legislation Amendment (Consolidation and Other Matters) Bill 2025.
Petition: No Sunbury incinerator
Rachel spoke on a petition tabled by her Legalise Cannabis Victoria colleague, David Ettershank, member for Western Metropolitan. This petition called on the Minister for Planning to halt any progress toward a waste incinerator in Sunbury, citing concerns such as air pollution, impact on ecosystems and proximity to residential development.
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.
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.
Who’s cashing in as climate funding dries up?
Rachel asked the government about waste-to-energy caps and the subsequent impact on Victoria’s Sustainability Fund.
A Sinking Feeling: Why on Earth are we Building Homes on Floodplains?
Residents in South-East Melbourne face skyrocketing home insurance premiums, high flood- related excesses and are struggling to get insured as new housing developments are proposed on historical floodplains.
Data needed to justify landfill buffer reduction
Rachel asked a question on behalf of a Cranbourne constituent. Rachel’s constituent raised concerns over the proposed redevelopment of the golf course into more than 1,000 new homes, due to its proximity to an active landfill and proposed waste transfer station site.