Retirement Villages Amendment Bill 2024
Rachel Payne made a contribution in parliament to the Retirement Villages Amendment Bill 2024, on behalf of Legalise Cannabis Victoria, and her colleague David Ettershank MP.
Justice Legislation Amendment (Anti-vilification and Social Cohesion) Bill
Rachel spoke on the Justice Legislation Amendment (Anti-vilification and Social Cohesion) Bill on behalf of Legalise Cannabis Victoria. Considering the recent rise in gendered violence and anti-LGBTQIA+ rhetoric, Rachel welcomes increased protections for her community.
Transparency needed on police oversight in Victoria
Rachel spoke on a lack of transparency around police oversight in Victoria. She noted that more than 95% of IBAC complaints about Victoria Police are sent back to Victoria Police for investigation. A systemic review of police oversight concluded in 2022, however the report is yet to be made public.
Capsicum spray for personal protection is not the solution
Rachel presented her contribution to a motion which proposed the legal use of capsicum spray for personal protection.
Tobacco Amendment Bill 2024
Rachel Payne MP made a contribution to the Tobacco Amendment (Tobacco Retailer and Wholesaler Licensing Scheme) Bill 2024.
Inquiry into the State Education System in Victoria
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…
Greater accountability for greyhound lives
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.
Little River community campaign a success!
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.
Health Legislation Amendment (Legislative Reform) Bill 2024
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.
Rachel Payne’s Inagural Speech
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.