Rachel spoke on the Wrongs Amendment (Vicarious Liability) Bill 2025, which was debated on Wednesday the 14th of May. This bill was presented by Rachel on behalf of Legalise Cannabis Victoria, intending to close a legal loophole impacting victim-survivors of historical child sexual abuse.
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.
Rachel Payne MP presented an adjournment matter to the Minister for Prevention of Family Violence. Rachel called on the minister to work with the Attorney-General in reviewing the efficacy of these laws to protect victim-survivors.
On Tuesday 27th of August 2024, Rachel Payne, member for South-Eastern Metropolitan Melbourne, made her contribution to the tabling of the government’s workplace drug testing report.
On Wednesday, 14th of August 2024, Rachel Payne, Member for South-Eastern Metropolitan Melbourne and Legalise Cannabis Victoria, presented proposed amendments to the Youth Justice Bill 2024 to the Legislative Council.
Legalise Cannabis Victoria (LCV) has welcomed the Allan government’s commitment to consider a legal defense for medicinal cannabis prescription holders who screen positive at roadside drug testing stops.
Rachel Payne spoke during the debate on the Bail Amendment Bill 2023.
In November 2024, the Victorian Parliament passed our amendment to the Road Safety Act 1986, which gives courts discretion not to cancel the licence of medicinal cannabis patients who test positive for the presence of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) while driving.
