Macca and Paul are joined live in the studio by Rachel Westaway, State Liberal MP for Prahran.

Before representing Prahran in State Parliament, Rachel Westaway, had a distinguished career within corporate, industry and public service roles. This included as a senior Commonwealth Tribunal member in migration, child support and social security matters and as Victorian Assistant Commissioner for Freedom of Information. Rachel has run her own business and is also a qualified teacher.

A previous head of marketing at The Age Newspaper, New Idea magazine and SBS, an early career highlight was her creating the giant Caramello Koala working at Cadbury.
Rachel has raised three children with all attending local schools and has lived in the local area for over 20 years.

Her family has long been engaged in our great community, including with the Prahran Junior Football Club and Toorak Prahran Cricket Club along with the dynamic local arts sector.
Rachel is a strident supporter of our diverse community, from local businesses to local dynamic fashion, health and medical science, hospitality and creative sectors.

Rachel was born in Melbourne and comes from Thai Chinese heritage and is the former President of the Thai Australian Chamber, which encouraged trade and positive relationships between Australia and Thailand

Rachel. Macca and Paul discussed her thoughts on the Ministerial reshuffle; 21-day police blitz in Prahran; budget reform; what can be done about IBAC.

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