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.
‘No excuse’ to ignore preventable gendered violence
Rachel presented a member’s statement, reflecting on the 16 days of activism against family and intimate partner violence. She spoke about the tragic murder of Hannah Clarke and her three children by their respective partner and father, with police ignoring multiple reports of violence and abuse until it was too late. Rachel calls on the government to direct their ‘tough on crime’ approach to address the systemic failures that lead to these tragic but preventable consequences.
Southside Justice sex worker legal program
Rachel asked the government for a commitment to continue funding Southside Justice’s legal program for sex workers. As one of only two services of its kind in the country, this program has provided legal assistance to workers in the sex industry since 2022. Funding is set to cease in December, which will impede access to trauma-informed legal assistance for common issues such as non-payment and assault.
South-east MP welcomes funds to support domestic violence survivors in the Victorian budget
South-eastern MP Rachel Payne has welcomed $80 million in the state budget to support victim-survivors of family violence, including specialised case management.
Establish a family violence taskforce
Rachel asked if the government would establish a taskforce dedicated to addressing family violence. As several south-eastern suburbs have some of the highest rates of family violence in the metropolitan area, Rachel continues to seek government action on this epidemic.
Gendered Violence Accountability
Rachel Payne MP gives her Member’s Statement at Victorian Parliament, highlighting the correlation between sporting events and an increase in gendered violence.
Gendered Violence staffing in Victoria
Rachel asked a question regarding the proposed appointment and renumeration of 500 family violence workers in Victoria.
Violence against women is preventable
Rachel Payne gave her Members Statement about the efforts needed to reduce the violence harms against women in Victoria.