Statute Law Amendment (References to the Sovereign) Bill 2023
Rachel Payne spoke during the debate on the References to the Sovereign Bill 2023 on the efficiency of using Gender-Neutral language in all legislation.
Victorian Pride Lobby Anti-Vilification Roundtable
Rachel Payne asked the government about what conclusions had been made from their recent anti-vilification round table and if they will respond to the Victorian Pride Lobby’s report.
Combating Extremist LGBTIQ+ Hate
Rachel raises an adjournment matter on IDAHOBIT about accelerating extremist attacks on the LGBTIQ+ community.
Celebrating Rainbow Community Angels & IDAHOBIT 2023
On the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Transphobia and Intersexism (IDAHOBIT) Rachel rose in Parliament to pay homage to all of Victoria’s 79 councils for raising Pride Flags on IDAHOBIT and the Rainbow Community Angels proactive and positive response to the extremist actions hate speech leading up to this day.
An Open Letter about IDAHOBIT 2023.
On the eve of IDAHOBIT 2023, Rachel released an open letter highlighting concerns from constituents and the LGBTIQ+ community about the rising extremism marring safe spaces and the escalating need for anti-vilification laws in response.
Concerns about anti-LGBTIQA+ hate speech in the South East
Rachel communicated a constituent’s distress and disappointment over a children’s Easter event which was shut down after a group of anti-LGBTIQ+ fringe activists threatened to stalk drag performers.
Police and the LGBTIQ+ Community
Rachel raises an adjournment matter requesting that the Minister for Police meet urgently with the LGBTIQ+ community to explain disproportionate police actions during an anti-trans rally on Saturday 18th March.
LGBTIQA+ Equality
We are lucky to live in a state that welcomes people for who they are, yet sadly, we continue to hear that discrimination still continues to hurt our community and infiltrate many facets of our society where we should all feel safe.
Anti-vilification Legislation
Rachel asks a question to the Leader of the House about the progress of anti-vilification protections in light of the events of Saturday 18th February.