Rachel Payne MP presented her contribution to a motion which proposed the legal use of capsicum spray for personal protection. Stating that violence is preventable rather than inevitable, Rachel explains that what’s needed is a societal shift and not an onus on women to defend…
Rachel Payne MP made a contribution to the Tobacco Amendment (Tobacco Retailer and Wholesaler Licensing Scheme) Bill 2024. In her contribution, Rachel acknowledged the threat of gang warfare as a result of the illicit tobacco trade, while highlighting her concerns around this bill to properly eradicate the trade, the risk of potential harm to legitimate small business and the bill’s failure to address drug harm reduction.
Rachel Payne MP presented a contribution on the Inquiry into the State Education System in Victoria. Rachel is a member of the Legal and Social Issues Committee. Wednesday the 13th of November, 2024Victorian Legislative Council RACHEL PAYNE (South-Eastern Metropolitan): I rise to speak on the…
Rachel Payne MP contributed to a motion moved by Georgie Purcell of the Animal Justice Party Victoria. This motion called for greater reporting transparency and accountability by Victoria’s self-regulated greyhound racing industry, which continues to profit off the lives of its involuntary animal participants.
Rachel Payne MP spoke in support of a community petition to quash the proposed development of a freight terminal in Little River’s ‘green wedge’ grasslands.
The Little River community passionately spoke out against the proposed terminal, bolstered by Rachel’s Legalise Cannabis colleague David Ettershank, leading to a positive outcome for the Little River community and its delicate ecosystem.
Rachel Payne MP made a contribution to the Health Legislation Amendment (Regulatory Reform) Bill 2024 on behalf of Legalise Cannabis Victoria. As someone who was donor-conceived, Rachel expressed her concerns around the proposed dissolution of the Victorian Assisted Reproductive Treatment Authority.
Newly elected MP, Rachel Payne, member for South-Eastern Metropolitan Region and Legalise Cannabis Victoria delivers her inaugural speech to the Victorian Parliament on 21 February 2023.
