Sat, 17th, Oct, 2026: Rachel Westaway, Lib Prahran, Shadow Asst Min Small Business + Hospitality — Saturday Magazine

Kenny and Macca are joined live on air by Rachel Westaway MP (Member for Prahran, Shadow Assistant Minister for Tourism, Hospitality & Major Events, and Shadow Assistant Minister to the Leader of the Opposition [Metropolitan])

Parliamentary Record: Won the state seat of Prahran for the Liberal Party at the February 2025 by-election. Prahran—covering South Yarra, Prahran, and Windsor—is an inner-city precinct with a large LGBTIQA+ demographic, vibrant entertainment strips, and high density living.
Shadow Portfolios: Serves as Shadow Assistant Minister for Tourism, Hospitality and Major Events, Shadow Assistant Minister to the Leader of the Opposition (Metropolitan), and Shadow Assistant Minister for Melbourne.

Strongly advocating for increased police presence and Protective Services Officers (PSOs) at transport hubs (such as Prahran, South Yarra, and Windsor stations) and along key retail/nightlife corridors like Chapel Street and Greville Street to address local crime and anti-social behavior concerns.

Youth Mental Health: Champions the Coalition’s policy initiative to establish a specialised Youth Mental Health Centre of Excellence in Victoria, targeting early intervention and dedicated crisis support for young people.

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“Welcome back to Saturday Magazine on JOY 94.9. Representing one of Melbourne’s most vibrant and diverse inner-city seats, Rachel Westaway is the Liberal Member for Prahran and Shadow Assistant Minister for Tourism, Hospitality and Major Events. Today, she joins us to discuss local community safety, calls for increased police and PSO presence along Chapel Street, the Coalition’s proposed Youth Mental Health Centre of Excellence, and what local small businesses need right now. Rachel, welcome to Saturday Magazine!”

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