Rachel spoke on a lack of transparency around police oversight in Victoria. She noted that more than 95% of IBAC complaints about Victoria Police are sent back to Victoria Police for investigation. A systemic review of police oversight concluded in 2022, however the report is yet to be made public.
Rachel asked if this government would ensure sufficient resourcing to stamp out abusive and criminal behaviours within Victoria Police.
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 28th of May, Rachel Payne MP asked a question on notice to the Minister for Police around road fatalities, including statistics on drug and alcohol concentration for ‘at fault’ drivers.
Rachel asked a question about a police operation at Frankston Station
Rachel Payne directed a question to the Police Minister about the use of Police Sniffer Dogs on Public Transportation
Rachel Payne questioned the minister for police about reports of drug detection dogs being used at train stations in the South-East Region and how this effects prescription holding medicinal cannabis patients.
Rachel asked a question about police training for mental health events.
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.
