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

There could be hundreds, if not thousands, of current and former AFL players who aren't straight but remain closeted out of fear. Mitch is not alone. If you or someone you know needs support, call Rainbow Door on 1800 729 367. #afl #auspol

The Victorian Liberal Party had their state council meeting over the weekend, and guess what was on the agenda? 🧵 Cannabis! 💚🌿 #Cannabis #LegaliseIt #SpringSt #AusPol

Check out our event In Conversation: Exploring Women's Health and Cannabis through the link below! 👇 www.eventbrite.com/e/in-convers... 📅 Wed, 8 Oct 2025 5:30 PM 📍 Frankston 🎟️ Free! Register online #womenshealth #menopause #cannabis

A historic week for Victoria. ㅤ We will soon become the first Australian state to enshrine a First Peoples Treaty into law — a landmark moment on the path towards truth, justice, and reconciliation.

Here's what happened last month in parliament. #auspol

Did you know, cannabis may be beneficial to aging? Excitingly, a new study found that older cannabis users displayed the kind of brain characteristics and enhanced cognitive function we usually see in younger brains 🧠 #legaliseit #cannabis #springst #auspol

Full disclosure: I use medicinal cannabis to manage pelvic pain and anxiety, but I also find it helps me wind-down. So, I wasn’t surprised to discover new research showing cannabis might help women like me reclaim our sleep. #legaliseit #womenshealthweek #springst 🌿💤 1/6🧵

"The government’s response to reforming WWCC and the childcare sector is commendable and long overdue. But you can’t now say to victim survivors of institutional abuse that they do not deserve access to justice" 1/6🧵 👇This is what I told The Courier Mail tinyurl.com/tubed5z9

There are only a few weeks left until the Victorian Government must respond to our report on the Regulation of Personal Adult Use of Cannabis. Australia, unlike Germany or Canada, still haven’t legalised the personal use of cannabis. 🧵 #legaliseit #cannabis #auspol #springst

Debate on our motion calling on the government to investigate and report on the rapid development of waste to energy technology in Victoria will be debated in 5 minutes! Tune in here: www.parliament.vic.gov.au/council. #auspol #springst www.youtube.com/shorts/4s1Yq...

You should be concerned about the government’s plan to burn waste in Victoria. This is the most significant shift in how we manage waste in Victoria’s history, and while on paper it sounds great, we really don’t know enough about it. 🧵1/3 #springst #auspol www.theguardian.com/environment/...

I welcome yesterday’s announcement that the Victorian Government are finally addressing the serious failures in the Working with Children Check (WWCC) system and introducing mandatory child abuse prevention education. 🧵1/3 #springst #auspol

I'll be on What if Wednesdays with Ali Moore on 774 ABC Radio Melbourne Drive tomorrow! Every week, Ali takes a hypothetical question and asks "what if?" Tomorrow the topic is "What if we went back to burning rubbish?" Listen, text and call in from 5.40pm Wed 20th August 🔗 vist.ly/43t7f

In Australia, I use medicinal cannabis. When I went to Thailand, I stayed at the Beach Samui in Koh Samui, where cannabis is not just legal, but celebrated. Green tourism, a thread🧵 #LegaliseIt #EndTheStigma #Cannabis

Victoria’s newest waste management strategy is a burning pile of trash - literally. We will be debating a motion to refer the government’s waste to energy approach to an inquiry on the 27th of this month. Victorians deserve to know the where, why and how of these contentious new facilities.

Neurologist Nathaniel M. Schuster has discovered “compelling evidence for the antimigraine effects of cannabis in humans” in a groundbreaking medicinal cannabis study. Have a read below! ⬇️🌿 #auspol #springst #legaliseit #medcan #medcann

"I take medicinal cannabis and I'm a better coach because of it," the Gold Coast coach said. Our campaign is making an impact. It’s time to treat workers fairly! Read more: tinyurl.com/4f5tum9p via the Herald Sun #auspol #heraldsun #medicinalcannabis

A great interview with John Ryan, CEO of the Penington Institute, about what a regulated 🍃 market could mean for Victoria's economy! youtu.be/d0oRj0ckESs?... #auspol #springst

Disabled, proud, and a c*nnabis consumer. This Disability Pride Month, we’re celebrating voices like Kath’s—because pain relief, focus, and joy shouldn’t come with stigma. #DisabilityPride #LegaliseIt #DisabilityAwareness

Cannabis has often been labelled as a “gateway” drug, but more and more research has come out that proves the opposite. “Cannabis use in Japan typically follows alcohol and tobacco, and rarely leads to further drug use.” Read the research: tinyurl.com/3666asc9 #legaliseit #auspol

⬇️ Vicarious liability update ⬇️ #springst #auspol

Did you miss the 7:30 Report story on waste to energy in Australia? Have a watch at the link below! It was alarming to see Victoria has more waste to energy projects planned than every other Australian jurisdiction combined. #springst #auspol

It was an honour last week to stand with the local residents and members of the Lynbrook Residents Association on the steps of Parliament before debate on a petition to stop the Veolia Hampton Park waste transfer station. We will continue to fight this development in a residential area.

The Hampton Park community and I protested on the steps of Parliament yesterday to call on the government to uphold the EPA’s decision and NOT go ahead with a waste transfer station only 500m from people’s homes. Support the cause and email the minister at the link in bio. #auspol

A great article interviewing South East local Brian Cherrie, echoing our calls for law reform. Organisations must be held to account for abuse that occurs on their watch. tinyurl.com/yzh9p8um #auspol