The Inquiry into Homelessness in Victoria is currently conducting Public Hearings.

As a community we need to openly discuss homelessness to break the stigma around the issue and reveal the real problems that cause homelessness rather than focusing on the stereotype of a man lying on the street. Homelessness can occur as a result of domestic violence, need for crisis housing due to natural disaster or unexpected housing issues, financial difficulties, job loss, as well as mental health issues and alcohol and drug abuse.

The Interim Report has been released with the final report due 26 February 2021.

Submissions to the Parliamentary Inquiry to extend Melbourne’s free tram zone and make public transport free for students and seniors has closed. The report is currently being drafted and is due December 1st 2020.

The Economy and Infratructure Committee delivered its recommendations to the government in November 2019. The Government had 6 months to respond but due to Covid-19, this has been extended to later in 2020. Rod was appointed to an advisory panel which developing a $22 million Covid-19 support package for the taxi industry and is currently working on the government response to the CPV Reforms Inquiry.