Rachel made a contribution to the Roads and Ports Legislation Amendment (Road Safety and Other Matters) Bill 2025. On behalf of Legalise Cannabis Victoria, Rachel proposed amendments, advocating that medicinal cannabis that does not impair driving must be treated in the same manner as other prescription drugs.
South-eastern MP Rachel Payne says she is hugely relieved that the state and federal governments have committed $12.6 million to improve safety at the dangerous Stud and Mcfees Roads intersection
“In all six people lost their lives on Stud Road in the last 10 years,” Ms Payne said.
Rachel asked a question on behalf of a constituent, regarding the likely increase of trucks travelling through suburban areas as a result of the proposed waste transfer station.
Rachel asked the Minister for Roads and Road Safety if this government will commit to implementing safety measures at a dangerous Rowville intersection.
Legalise Cannabis MP Rachel Payne is calling for a clean-up of the Frankston Freeway, where old mattresses and furniture have been dumped among the weeds.
Rachel asked for a government commitment to maintaining the cleanliness of Frankston freeway.
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 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.
On Tuesday 28th of May, Rachel Payne MP addressed a question on notice to the Minister for Corrections (for the Minister for Police), requesting statistics on roadside drug tests performed by Victoria Police.
Rachel Payne asked the government a question on behalf of a constituent about the need for a safety upgrade of Stud Road in Dandenong North after another pedestrian death.
