My Joint: Conversations about cannabis with Rachel Payne MP

On the B Side this week, Rachel continues her chat with Harley Breen. Harley is an award-winning comedian, actor, broadcaster, television personality and, father of four.  More about Rachel: website / instagramRachel Payne MPMember for the South-Eastern Metropolitan RegionLegalise Cannabis Victoria384A Nepean Highway, Chelsea, VIC 3196rachelpayne.com.aurachel.payne.mp@parliament.vic.gov.au 

On the A Side this week, Rachel chats to the Harley Breen. Harley is an award-winning comedian, actor, broadcaster, television personality and, father of four.  Harley is a regular on our TV screens, appearing on panel shows and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala. As an actor he has appeared in shows such as "It's a Date" and "Fisk" and in 2019 Breen hosted the Logie nominated social awareness series, Taboo. His latest live comedy special, "Flat Out" is available on ABC iview. He’s a joker, a smoker and a midnight toker. More about Rachel: website / instagramRachel Payne MPMember for the South-Eastern Metropolitan RegionLegalise Cannabis Victoria384A Nepean Highway, Chelsea, VIC 3196rachelpayne.com.aurachel.payne.mp@parliament.vic.gov.au 

On the B Side this week, Rachel continues her chat with the infamous and often mis-represented Robbie Swan.  Canberra born and raised, Robbie co-founded the political party – the Sex Party with his partner Fiona Patten in 2008.  The Sex Party evolved out of Swan and Patten’s work as adult industry lobbyists for the Eros Foundation which they founded in 1992. They advocated for sex work law reform, pushed back on censorship and encouraged personal freedoms – including non-violent erotica!  Robbie put his hat in the ring in the 2013 federal election, running for a Tasmanian Senate spot for the Sex Party. Robbie ran on the platform of making Tassie the “mull bowl” - Australia’s cannabis capital – and he came close to a win of the 6th senate spot, missing out by only 250 votes to the then Parmer United Party’s Jacquie Lambie. More about Rachel: website / instagramRachel Payne MPMember for the South-Eastern Metropolitan RegionLegalise Cannabis Victoria384A Nepean Highway, Chelsea, VIC 3196rachelpayne.com.aurachel.payne.mp@parliament.vic.gov.au 

On the A Side this week, Rachel chats to the infamous and often mis-represented Robbie Swan.  Canberra born and raised, Robbie co-founded the political party – the Sex Party with his partner Fiona Patten in 2008.  The Sex Party evolved out of Swan and Patten’s work as adult industry lobbyists for the Eros Foundation which they founded in 1992. They advocated for sex work law reform, pushed back on censorship and encouraged personal freedoms – including non-violent erotica!  Robbie put his hat in the ring in the 2013 federal election, running for a Tasmanian Senate spot for the Sex Party. Robbie ran on the platform of making Tassie the “mull bowl” - Australia’s cannabis capital – and he came close to a win of the 6th senate spot, missing out by only 250 votes to the then Parmer United Party’s Jacquie Lambie. More about Rachel: website / instagramRachel Payne MPMember for the South-Eastern Metropolitan RegionLegalise Cannabis Victoria384A Nepean Highway, Chelsea, VIC 3196rachelpayne.com.aurachel.payne.mp@parliament.vic.gov.au 

On the B Side today Rachel continues her chat with Michelle Sheppard.Michelle Sheppard, affectionately known as “Mama Mish,” is a leader in both gender equity and transgender rights. In recognition of her extraordinary contributions, Michelle was inducted into the Victorian Museum of Women and, honoured with a coveted spot in the 2023 Victorian Honour Roll of Women as a Change Agent.  Michelle’s journey exemplifies the courage necessary to speak one’s truth and the transforming power it may unleash.More about Rachel: website / instagramFollow Michelle: hereRachel Payne MPMember for the South-Eastern Metropolitan RegionLegalise Cannabis Victoria384A Nepean Highway, Chelsea, VIC 3196rachelpayne.com.aurachel.payne.mp@parliament.vic.gov.au 

On the A Side today Rachel chats to Michelle Sheppard.Michelle Sheppard, affectionately known as “Mama Mish,” is a leader in both gender equity and transgender rights. In recognition of her extraordinary contributions, Michelle was inducted into the Victorian Museum of Women and, honoured with a coveted spot in the 2023 Victorian Honour Roll of Women as a Change Agent.  Michelle’s journey exemplifies the courage necessary to speak one’s truth and the transforming power it may unleash.More about Rachel: website / instagramFollow Michelle: hereRachel Payne MPMember for the South-Eastern Metropolitan RegionLegalise Cannabis Victoria384A Nepean Highway, Chelsea, VIC 3196rachelpayne.com.aurachel.payne.mp@parliament.vic.gov.au 

On the B Side today Rachel continues her chat with Derek Pyrah.Derek Pyrah is a retired Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) veteran who served in the Iraq War. He is the founder of the Safer Veterans Australia and the No More Zombie Veterans campaign, which advocates for Australian veterans' access to medicinal cannabis as a safer alternative to outdated poly-pharmacy treatments.  Derek’s advocacy is centred around education and sharing his lived experience, to create change that will see Veterans no longer silenced and suffering.More about Rachel: website / instagramRachel Payne MPMember for the South-Eastern Metropolitan RegionLegalise Cannabis Victoria384A Nepean Highway, Chelsea, VIC 3196rachelpayne.com.aurachel.payne.mp@parliament.vic.gov.au Find out more: here

On the A Side today Rachel chats to Derek Pyrah.Derek Pyrah is a retired Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) veteran who served in the Iraq War. He is the founder of the Safer Veterans Australia and the No More Zombie Veterans campaign, which advocates for Australian veterans' access to medicinal cannabis as a safer alternative to outdated poly-pharmacy treatments.  Derek’s advocacy is centred around education and sharing his lived experience, to create change that will see Veterans no longer silenced and suffering.More about Rachel: website / instagramRachel Payne MPMember for the South-Eastern Metropolitan RegionLegalise Cannabis Victoria384A Nepean Highway, Chelsea, VIC 3196rachelpayne.com.aurachel.payne.mp@parliament.vic.gov.au Find out more: here

On the B Side today Rachel continues her chat with William Simpson, or Bill to friends.Bill Simpson is a Melbourne based writer, photographer, and tap dancer. His new memoir Drenched in Wonder explores how a single experience transformed his relationship with cannabis and reshaped his creative practice. He is passionate about honest conversations around responsible use and living a curious, meaningful life.More about Rachel: website / instagramFollow Bill: instagram