by admin | Oct 14, 2021 | Advocacy, News, Parliament
Mr BARTON (Eastern Metropolitan) (21:19): (1580) My adjournment is for the Treasurer in the other place. The taxi and hire car industry has faced devastation throughout these lockdowns, and I commend the government for including the commercial passenger vehicle...
by admin | Oct 7, 2021 | Advocacy, News, Parliament
Mr BARTON (Eastern Metropolitan) (21:19): (1544) My adjournment this evening is for Minister Pakula in the other place. Last week the federal government announced that they will be ending financial support for COVID-affected businesses and individuals in Victoria once...
by admin | Oct 6, 2021 | Advocacy, News, Parliament
Mr BARTON (Eastern Metropolitan) (16:17): This week an incredible, special member of our taxi family passed away. Isobel White was a hardworking advocate for the taxi industry and was also a personal supporter of me and my journey to come to this place. Isobel and her...
by admin | Oct 5, 2021 | Advocacy, News, Parliament
Mr BARTON (Eastern Metropolitan) (15:14): My question is to the Attorney-General, representing the Minister for Mental Health, Minister Merlino. The number of Australians drinking alcohol increased for the first time in four years last year. A survey by the Victorian...
by admin | Sep 17, 2021 | Advocacy, Electorate, News, Parliament
Mr BARTON (Eastern Metropolitan) (11:54): My constituency question today is for Minister Carroll in the other place. I have recently been contacted by Maria, a constituent who has expressed the concerns of residents from Hawtin Street, Templestowe, and surrounds...
by admin | Sep 16, 2021 | Advocacy, News, Parliament
Mr BARTON (Eastern Metropolitan) (11:27): My question is to Minister Symes, representing the Minister for Mental Health. With Victorians in their sixth lockdown, we all know someone who is struggling to various degrees with their mental health. This is clearly a...
