Expand IBAC powers to stamp out political corruption
Rachel intended to speak in support of a bill to expand the powers of the Independent Broad-based Anti-Corruption Commission (IBAC).
Support for inquiry into IBAC funding
Rachel intended to speak in support of a motion to require a committee inquiry into funding for the Independent Broad-based Anti-Corruption Commission (IBAC), the Ombudsman and Integrity Oversight Victoria.
12% of arrests, 1% of the population: Cannabis policing in Victoria
Rachel asked if the government would redirect resources from criminalisation of small amounts of cannabis to addressing serious violent crime.
Misconduct investigations must remain independent
Rachel inquired on the proposed absorption of the Victim of Crime Commissioner position by the Victorian government.
Emergency management days for prison lockdowns
Rachel called on the Minister for Corrections to consider emergency management days for all cases at Dame Phyllis Frost Centre.
Vicarious Liability legislation: examining the details
Rachel questioned terms and clauses in the government’s Justice Legislation Amendment (Vicarious Liability) Bill 2025. Key concerns included wording and terminology that could leave certain clauses open to interpretation.
Vicarious liability law reform PASSED!
Tuesday marked a win for victim-survivors of historical institutional child sexual abuse, as legislation was introduced to close a legal loophole arising from the High Court ruling in the case of Bird v. DP.
Petition – Honorary Justice Services Support
On the 17th of June 2025, Rachel tabled a petition calling for the Attorney-General to address the imminent collapse of Victoria’s Honorary Justice System.
Historic Win for Victim Survivors of Institutional Abuse in Victoria
On Tuesday the 17th of February, a Bill to introduce retrospective vicarious liability laws for victim-survivors of institutional abuse is expected to pass with bipartisan support.
Your Reference Ain’t Relevant
New South Wales have committed to a law change, removing ‘good character’ evidence as a mitigating factor for offenders during sentencing. Rachel posed a question to the Attorney-General, asking when similar reform will be considered in Victoria.