Victoria is sleeping on police shortage solutions
While Rachel agreed upon the temporary measure to support Victoria Police at a time of police shortage, she reiterated several long-term solutions that would free up police time and resources.
Government pledge of 800 new mental health staff goes unfulfilled
Rachel presented a question without notice to the Minister for Mental Health. Rachel referred to a memorandum that was agreed upon as part of the Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2020–2024. The memorandum provided for the delivery of a further 800 new staff…
Employees prescribed medicinal cannabis sacked for taking legal medication
A new Victorian report into workplace drug testing has found that employees prescribed medicinal cannabis have routinely lost their job or faced disciplinary action just for taking a legal medication – and the law must be amended to protect them.
Inquiry into Workplace Drug Testing in Victoria
On Tuesday 27th of August 2024, Rachel Payne, member for South-Eastern Metropolitan Melbourne, made her contribution to the tabling of the government’s workplace drug testing report.
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.
Reproductive health leave
Rachel Payne MP directed her adjournment matter on the 15th of May, to the Minister for Industrial Relations, advocating for reproductive health leave in the workplace.