Author: Rachel Payne

Rachel Payne MP represents the South-Eastern Metropolitan Region in the Victorian Parliament. She was born and raised in Newcastle, north of Sydney and is a member of the Legalise Cannabis Victoria Party. Rachel has travelled the world as a burlesque performer, and led the Eros Association – Australia’s leading adult-industry body. She has a Masters in Public Policy. Outside of parliament, Rachel is a frequent cannabis user, a certified cat-lady, and a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community, where she lives in the south-east of Melbourne with her partner and two felines, Minnie and Chiquitita.