On behalf of a Rowville constituent, Rachel Payne MP called on the Minister for Water to restore a walking trail near a Melbourne Water owned detention basin. This trail provided pedestrian access to amenities that are otherwise inaccessible on foot, due to a lack of footpaths on the surrounding arterial roads.
The recent High Court decision of Bird v. DP held that the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ballarat could not be held vicariously liable for known historical child sexual abuse because Father Coffey was not an employee.
For many survivors of historical child sexual abuse committed in the church or other non-employment settings like foster care and Scouts, this decision limits their ability to access justice.
Rachel asked for a government commitment to maintaining the cleanliness of Frankston freeway.
Rachel Payne MP directed a question without notice to the Minister for Corrections, Enver Erdogan. After recently attending a production by Somebody’s Daughter Theatre Company exploring intersectional themes surrounding identity, Rachel advocated for ongoing funding for such therapeutic arts programs.
Rachel Payne MP asked her constituency question to the Minister for Roads and Transport. Rachel echoed the sentiments of many local Chelsea residents in requesting practical changes be made to the Chelsea station pedestrian crossing for better accessibility.
On behalf of a constituent, Rachel Payne MP called for increased government funding to eradicate invasive boneseed in Lysterfield Park. Boneseed is a non-native, rapidly spreading plant that outcompetes native species, reducing the natural biodiversity of bushland.
Rachel Payne MP presented a question without notice to the Attorney-General, regarding the inclusion of LGBTIQA+ people in anti-vilification laws. Rachel asked what initiatives will be implemented to discourage hate speech targeting LGBTIQA+ individuals.
Rachel Payne MP asked a constituency question regarding funding for improvements to Cranbourne’s Lawson Poole Reserve, home to the Lynbrook Falcons.
Tuesday the 10th of September 2024 Victorian Legislative Council RACHEL PAYNE (South-Eastern Metropolitan): My question is for the Minister for Government Services Minister Williams in the other place. Recent reports that this government is investigating the potential privatisation of Births, Deaths and Marriages Victoria are deeply alarming….
On Thursday the 29th of August, Rachel Payne MP asked a constituency question to the Minister for Mental Health, Minister Stitt, regarding a lack of affordable mental health services in Cranbourne.
