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Regulating Informal Assisted Reproductive Treatment
June 16, 2026June 16, 2026
Rachel has previously raised her concerns in the chamber about the dissolution of the Victorian Assisted Reproductive Treatment Authority (VARTA), which was responsible for the regulation of Assisted Reproductive Treatment, and education programs.
With informal ‘rogue’ sperm donors exploiting women and putting families at risk, Rachel asked what the government is doing to regulate informal sperm donation and educate the public on its potential harms.
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Rough sleepers need support, not punishment
June 15, 2026June 15, 2026
Rachel spoke about the increase of rough sleeping due to the ongoing cost-of-living and housing crisis, and punitive measures adopted by some councils. She asked the Attorney-General what is being done to protect vulnerable Victorians living on the streets and requested a timeframe for the decriminalisation of begging.
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Crimes Amendment Bill 2026 enhances police powers to prosecute protestors
March 10, 2026March 10, 2026
Rachel spoke on the Crimes Amendment Bill 2026, expressing why the bill will not be supported by Legalise Cannabis Victoria.
The amendment will make it easier for police to commence adult prosecutions for serious vilification offences, as police would no longer need consent from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). This raises serious concerns around protest, as the government have been unable to answer as to which behaviours they are seeking to prosecute more readily.
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Medical mandatory reporting responsiveness
March 10, 2026April 1, 2026
On the back of harrowing reports of serious surgical misconduct at Melbourne Private Hospital, Rachel noted a disparity of care within the health system, among women and people who menstruate, Rachel asked the Minister what is being done to ensure that mandatory reporting obligations are taken seriously.
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Misconduct investigations must remain independent
March 3, 2026March 30, 2026
Rachel inquired on the proposed absorption of the Victim of Crime Commissioner position by the Victorian government.
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Refer anti-LGBTIQA+ hate crimes to inquiry
February 23, 2026February 23, 2026
Rachel spoke in support of a Greens’ motion requiring the Legal and Social Issues Committee to inquire into anti-LGBTIQA+ hate crimes. This would include the investigation of countermeasures and the adequacy of current responses and supports for victim-survivors.
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Public housing safety in the south-east
February 23, 2026May 6, 2026
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.
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Victorian bushfires
February 4, 2026February 4, 2026
Rachel joined her fellow Legislative Council members in acknowledging the devastating impact of recent bushfires on Victorians and expressing gratitude to those who have volunteered and donated.
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Bus shelter for Chelsea
January 21, 2026January 21, 2026
On behalf of a constituent, Rachel raised the need for a new bus shelter in Chelsea, to provide weather protection for local commuters.
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Road Safety in Casey
November 20, 2025January 27, 2026
Rachel asked if the government would commit to implementing safety measures at a road accident and near miss hotspot on the South Gippsland Highway.
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