by admin | May 24, 2022 | Advocacy, Electorate, News, Parliament, Petitions
The Petition of certain citizens of the State of Victoria draws to the attention of the Legislative Council the need for a bus stop for the Yarrunga Community Centre on Croydon Hills Drive in Croydon Hills, located on the outer east of Melbourne, within the Maroondah...
by admin | May 10, 2022 | Advocacy, Media Releases, Motions, News, Parliament
This week, the Victorian Parliament will debate a motion brought forward by Rod Barton MP that calls on the Government to establish a tribunal to oversee long exploited transport workers. Despite being nominally ‘self-employed’, many Owner Drivers in the transport...
by admin | Apr 8, 2022 | Advocacy, News, North East Link, Parliament
My constituency question is for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure. I have had a constituent contact me regarding the North East Link and the development’s potential impact on bus services in the area. As you would be aware, many residents in this area do not...
by admin | Apr 6, 2022 | Advocacy, News, Parliament
Mr BARTON (Eastern Metropolitan) (12:55): There have been reports in the Australian newspaper that the New South Wales government is developing a proposal for a billion-dollar compensation package for the state’s taxi licence owners. This— Mr Davis interjected. Mr...
by admin | Apr 5, 2022 | Advocacy, News, Parliament
Mr BARTON (Eastern Metropolitan) (11:49): My question today is for Minister Pulford, representing the minister for transport. We have seen protests across Victoria these past weeks as people with disabilities face inaccessibility on public transport. Many stories were...
by admin | Mar 25, 2022 | Advocacy, News, Parliament
My adjournment this evening is for Minister Pearson, the Assistant Treasurer. Victorian taxi fares are some of the lowest in the country, and the costs of living keep going up. It is no surprise that our lowest paid and most vulnerable workers are feeling the brunt of...
