Cranbourne needs affordable mental health care
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.
Counting LGBTIQA+ Australians in the census
Rachel Payne MP raised a question without notice to the Minister for Equality, on the failure of the census to adequately identify and include LGBTIQA+ Australians, and the potential impact of this on policy and service provision.
Safety at Yarraman Train Station
On Thursday the 15th of August, Rachel Payne MP addressed a constituency question around safety issues at a train station in her electorate, to the Minister for Public and Active Transport.
Victoria’s Big Housing Build and affordable rentals
Rachel Payne MP addressed a question without notice to the Housing Minister, Minister Shing. Rachel noted the dire need for affordable housing amidst a housing crisis, inquiring about the progress and availability of proposed social and low-cost housing for Victorians.
Accessible dental care in the South-East suburbs
On Thursday 1st of August, Rachel Payne MP asked her constituency question regarding lack of dental services in the south-east for disabled residents or those who require considerations to undergo dental treatment.
Data Breaches, Identity Theft & Fraud
On Thursday 20th of June, Rachel Payne MP asked her constituency question to the Attorney-General around data breaches resulting in fraudulent activity.
Cost-of-Living Crisis affecting birth rate
Rachel Payne MP addressed an adjournment to the Treasurer. Rachel highlighted the prohibitive impact of the cost-of-living crisis on Victorians wanting to raise families, calling on the government to provide cost-of-living support to those who need it.
Workplace Sexual Harassment and NDAs
On Tuesday 30th of July, Rachel addressed a question without notice to Attorney-General Jaclyn Symes, regarding the use of non-disclosure agreements in instances of workplace sexual harassment.
Medicinal Cannabis Claims
On Tuesday 20th of February, Rachel Payne MP asked a question on notice to the Attorney-General (for the Minister for Worksafe and TAC), requesting statistics on approved TAC claims for medicinal cannabis treatment.
Image-Based Sexual Offences
On Tuesday the 18th of June, Rachel Payne MP asked a question without notice to the Attorney-General, Jaclyn Symes. Rachel questioned whether laws have adapted to adequately protect Victorians from image-based sexual abuse.