South Eastern councils need state support for affordable housing
Rachel asked if the government would consider windfall gains tax exemptions for councils for the purpose of meeting community social and affordable housing needs.
Public housing safety in the south-east
Rachel asked how the government is ensuring effective responses to address repeated violent and threatening behaviour towards neighbours, in public housing settings in the south-east.
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.
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.
Rossdale Golf Course development proposal lands over par
Rachel intended to speak on a petition opposing the rezoning of Rossdale Golf Course in Aspendale for housing development. While she did not get a chance to speak in the chamber, Rachel’s speech is published, below.
Extend the ‘Safe at Home’ initiative to Casey
This year, over 7000 family and domestic violence incidents have been reported in Casey to date. Rachel asks for assurance that the Safe at Home initiative can be rolled out in areas of highest need – including the City of Casey – as soon as successfully proven.
Housing is a human right
The Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Amendment (Right to Housing) Bill 2025 was second read in the Legislative Council on the 27th of August. Rachel supported the bill however did not get the chance to present her speech in the chamber.
Government action needed on housing crisis
With housing affordability at a record low, Rachel noted a swell of Victorians calling for the declaration of a state of emergency. She asked if the Victorian government will commit to lowering house prices.
Allan govt must extend the Victorian Homebuyers Fund
Legalise Cannabis MP Rachel Payne is calling on the Allan government to extend the Victorian Homebuyers Fund because the Commonwealth Government’s proposed ‘Help to Buy’ scheme would exclude more than half a million Victorians from applying.
Victoria’s Big Housing Build and affordable rentals
Rachel Payne MP addressed a question without notice to the Housing Minister, Minister Shing. Rachel noted the dire need for affordable housing amidst a housing crisis, inquiring about the progress and availability of proposed social and low-cost housing for Victorians.