Before all the suits waltz back into parliament next week, let’s recap what went down in 2025. #auspol #springst

Mum and Dad are fighting again and can't work it out like grown-ups. Maybe they need a peace-pipe. #coalitionexplodes #auspol #springst

From everyone on Rachel's team, we would like to wish her a very happy birthday! May you be in high spirits today😉 Here's to another year of dedication, passion and well-earned celebrations 💚

A team of scientists testing the effects of two cannabis-derived compounds has found promising anti-cancer effects on ovarian cancer cells! 👇 vist.ly/4khtj #Cannabis #WomensHealth

Another study joins the list! 🌿 Medicinal cannabis is helping people reduce opioid usage while managing chronic pain 👇 vist.ly/4k3dv #LegaliseIt #Cannabis

Cross-party collaboration is needed to pass crucial reforms in the best interests of all Victorians. Here’s what I had to say about working across party lines 👇 vist.ly/4jxzz #AusPol #SpringSt

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holidays! Here's to another year of fighting to #LegaliseIt!

In 2019, Victoria Police responded to 49% more reports of family violence on Christmas Day than the daily average. Know the signs of family violence and what steps you can take if you’re concerned about someone in your life 👇 vist.ly/4jcv5

Leave us alone 🙄 The Government claims they're 'tough on crime,' yet wastes police resources clogging up our courts and burdening police with cannabis possession offences... #Cannabis #LegaliseIt #SpringSt #AusPol

In October, Labor voted down cannabis decriminalisation, right after their own members voted for it. You can’t claim to back evidence and community voices and then ignore both when it’s convenient 👇 vist.ly/4itup #AusPol #SpringSt #Cannabis

Dandenong families deserve the best possible maternity care. Our community is fed up with being treated as second-class citizens 👇 vist.ly/4int5 #AusPol #SpringSt

What a New Year’s gift from the Victorian Labor Government: funding for Supported Independent Living homes ends on 31 December. That puts 30 disability homes in the South-East, and 580 across Victoria, at risk of shutting their doors 👇 #AusPol #SpringSt vist.ly/4ii8r

Today is International Human Rights Day – and this year’s theme, “Our Everyday Essential,” reminds us that dignity is built on the basics. #HumansRightsDay #InternationalHumanRightsDay #LegaliseIt

Today closes #16DaysOfActivism on gender-based violence. In memory of Hannah Clarke, we are reminded that the battle is not over. We need to ensure consistent funds for prevention & intervention, to cease losing women to violence. Let’s #EndGenderBasedViolence

As part of the #16DaysofActivism against gender-based violence, I’m sharing a piece I wrote last year. From my grandmother Doll to my mum Julie, I’ve seen firsthand the intergenerational impacts of violence against women 👇 vist.ly/4hrdy #SpringSt #AusPol

A UK survey of over 1,600 medicinal cannabis patients found 97% reported improved quality of life – less pain, more energy, and getting through the day. #LegaliseIt #Cannabis #Auspol #SpringSt vist.ly/4hkt5 

Has anyone else considered CBD for your pets? Recent studies are showing CBD can chill out aggressive dogs! Sounds unorthodox, but a lot of pet parents are swearing by it for their anxious pets. Give this study a read: vist.ly/4hb7n 🐶💚

It shouldn’t be a crime to ask for help but in Victoria, it is. That’s why today I’m second reading my bill to decriminalise begging. It’s time for Victoria to adopt a public health response, which prioritises the safety and wellbeing of people who are begging. #AusPol #SpringSt

Benn Banasik is a former mayor, a father of two, and a cancer survivor. Benn uses medicinal cannabis for chronic pain, but NSW’s driving laws mean he can lose his license, even when he’s not impaired 👇 #Cannabis #LegaliseIt #Auspol vist.ly/4gyrs

Did you know about the intertwined history between the AIDS crisis and cannabis? 🏳️‍🌈 🌿 #WorldAidsDay #LegaliseIt #AusPol #SpringSt

Kicking off the #16DaysofActivism by standing with victim-survivors. This year I fought to close the loopholes that denied many their day in court - and I’m proud to see key reforms finally moving forward. These changes matter 👇 berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au/news/2025-11...

Not all disrespect towards women results in violence. But all violence against women starts with disrespectful behaviour. 👉 www.respect.gov.au

New research is confirming what many Australians who use cannabis already know: our current driving laws are out of step with the science. This study shows that many regular cannabis users still carry trace THC for days after last use — with no evidence of impairment.

Next Tuesday, join me for the annual Walk Against Family Violence. We'll be meeting at Dandenong Market at 10.30am, and from there we will walk to Harmony Square to show support for those who are victims and survivors of family violence. Learn more about the event: vist.ly/4f9me

Today in Parliament, we will be debating the Allan Labor government’s “congestion levy”. Make no mistake, this is a money grab and a tax on car parks. The cost will be passed on to workers who have to use car parks in the inner city. It will do little to reduce congestion.

Asking for help should not be a crime. We should be connecting people experiencing homelessness with support - not dragging them through court. Here’s what I told The Age about we need to decriminalise begging 👇 vist.ly/4ecvg #AusPol #SpringSt

Why are we wasting police resources on a victimless crime? With everything that's going on in Victoria, is arresting people for having a joint really a good use of taxpayers' $$? Today, we introduced a motion calling on the govt to get serious and decriminalise cannabis. 🧵

Kindness makes a huge difference. Whether it’s buying someone a coffee, sending a friend a nice message or smiling at a stranger – today is the day for it! Brighten up someone’s day by sharing this post with them ☀️ #WKD

⚠️CONTENT WARNING (child abuse) Today is @NationalSurvivorsDay and while we commend the Victorian Government’s announcement that they will introduce retrospective vicarious liability laws by the end of the year, we are concerned that loopholes will be left in place for other “volunteer” employees.

A powerful coalition of community, health, and legal voices has today written to the Premier, demanding the Allan Labor Government reconsider its refusal to decriminalise cannabis.

The Victorian government is wasting your taxes policing a victimless crime. Write a letter to the Premier to demand cannabis reform now 👇 vist.ly/4dke3 #LegaliseIt #Cannabis #Auspol #Springst

Last week, I felt proud to stand with First Nations communities and vote for Treaty. It was a powerful step toward justice and healing. But we can’t ignore the reality - First Nations people in Australia are the most imprisoned people in the world. #Treaty #Cannabis #AusPol

Did you know lower back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide? New clinical trials out of Europe show cannabis can ease lower back pain – outperforming opioids for pain relief and with fewer side effects 👇 vist.ly/4cwu7 #LegaliseIt #Cannabis #SpringSt #Auspol

Despite widespread community support, the Allan Labor Government rejected every recommendation from the Inquiry into the Regulation of Personal Adult Use of Cannabis. Here's what I had to say about the government's failure to act on cannabis reform 👇 vist.ly/4cm3u #LegaliseIt #Cannabis

I was incredibly proud to sit beside my colleague and friend, Sheena Watt, the only Aboriginal member of the Victorian Parliament, as she delivered her powerful contribution to today's debate on history making legislation for a Statewide Treaty.

When people think about legal cannabis in Australia, they imagine chaos, with teenagers smoking on every corner and committing crimes. The truth? That just doesn’t happen. Countries that have relaxed their laws tell the same story 🧵 #LegaliseIt #Cannabis #SpringSt #AusPol

After our Women’s Health and Cannabis Forum, one question kept coming up: What makes cannabis a women’s health issue? 🧵 #LegaliseIt #Cannabis #WomensHealth #SpringSt #AusPol

“We see alcohol – which is a drug – as a normal solution for anxiety … but the evidence is clear that alcohol not only makes anxiety worse, it also affects your sleep quality, which is a recipe for disaster for anxious women. tinyurl.com/ykfbe2kk

We’re fed up. The Government rejected every single recommendation from our Inquiry into the Regulation of the Personal Use of Cannabis. We want the Government to know what we’ve all been saying for years: It’s time to legalise 🌿 #LegaliseIt #Cannabis #SpringSt #AusPol

I wouldn't tell anyone I did the Louvre heist, but there would be signs #louvreheist

Let’s be real. People are using cannabis whether it’s legal or not. Medicinal cannabis saves lives – it’s prescribed for PTSD, chronic pain, and for me, pelvic pain and anxiety. But here’s the problem: it’s too expensive 🌿 🧵 #LegaliseIt #Cannabis #SpringSt #AusPol

OUT NOW: 'Access in Action: Abortion Care in Victoria' is now live. With abortion care under renewed threat in Australia and globally, now more than ever we must act on solutions that ensure care is safe, accessible and equitable for all.

81% of UK women aged 18-24 reported feeling that their pain was dismissed or ignored. For years, I shared this experience. I went from doctor to doctor, trying to explain pain I couldn’t quite put into words - the kind that stopped me in my tracks 🧵 #LegaliseIt #SpringSt #Cannabis #WomensHealth

Why do you use c*nnabis? I'm so glad Lisa from Astrid is joining us on the panel for In Conversation: Exploring Women’s Health and C*nnabis event to provide her expert insight 🌱 📅 Wed, 8 Oct 2025 5:30 PM 📍 Frankston CBD 🎟️ Free! Register online at link in bio #womenshealth #gardening

Tomorrow is Grand Final Day. While some Victorians are gearing up for the best day of the year, others are bracing for the worst 1/4🧵 #AFLCatsLions #AFLGrandFinal #GenderBasedViolence #ViolencePrevention #SpringSt

Legalise Cannabis MP Jeremy Buckingham and independent MP Alex Greenwich have lobbied the NSW government to change its outdated medicinal cannabis driving laws. It’s great to see their hard work pay off, as they tirelessly champion patients' rights 1/11🧵 #LegaliseIt #Cannabis

Happy #BiVisibilityDay 🏳️‍🌈💚 As a bi woman, I know how powerful it is to live openly without having to hide who you are. That's why representation matters 1/4🧵 #SpringSt #LGBTQIA

“Legalise Cannabis Victoria MP Rachel Payne will host a women’s health forum on October 8 to coincide with World Menopause Month, highlighting the growing number of women using cannabis to manage a range of conditions.” Read about our event here👇 www.cannabiz.com.au/forum-to-exp...

Why is Victoria becoming the waste state? I chatted with Prue Bentley on ABC Statewide Drive about the alarming number of proposals for waste to energy plants in Victoria. #WasteToEnergy #auspol

What a line up 😍 Our panel of experts will dive into the science, stigma, and potential benefits of cannabis on women's health and wellbeing. Whether you're curious about its impact on menstrual pain or menopause, this event is not to be missed. 📅 Wed, 8 Oct 2025 5:30 PM 🎟️ Free! Register online