Why we took Uber to court (and not the Government or regulator)
There has been some questioning of the rationale behind taking on Uber, as opposed to suing the Government or the Regulator who changed the law to accommodate Uber. It was one of the first questions my colleague Andre Baruch and I asked when we first sought legal advice on the appropriate course of action back in 2015, when it became clear that Uber was being allowed to operate outside of the law.
Donation to the fire appeal
Our hearts and minds are with the many communities and families devastated by this season’s fires and with the many firefighters, volunteers and members of the defence force who have been so brave and determined in the fight to save our communities and homes.
UPDATE: Uber Class Action by Maurice Blackburn
An update on the Uber Class Action by Maurice Blackburn.
SUMMER 2019/20 Newsletter
My first year representing Eastern Metro Melbourne in the legislative council has been a busy and exciting one. My thanks and best wishes to for a safe and enjoyable festive season.
Summer Survey 2019/20
Please fill in my summer survey and help me set my political agenda for eastern metro Melbourne in 2020.
VHA/B/C emergency lane access
The decision to ban VHA/B/C vehicles from eastern freeway emergency lanes has been REVERSED by the Minister for Roads following Rod’s call for better consultation and notice.
Where is the North East Link advisory group report?
This week I asked the Planning Minister for a timeline on the release of the independent advisory group (IAG) report on the North East Link project. Public hearings on the project’s Environmental Effects Statement concluded on 16 September, with the IAG required to present its report on more than 850 submissions and six weeks of hearings to the Minister within 30 days, but the report has yet to be made public.
Award winning intern reports
We hosted two Parliamentary Interns this year with great success. Georgia Bishop’s business case to include Doncaster in Stage 1 of the Suburban Rail Loop won the Presiding Officers Award for most outstanding intern report. Nakshi Mehta’s report on the Rowville Rail project was the runner up.
MEMBERS – Walk to the Valley 2019
My members statement this week drew the upper houses attention to the Walk to the Valley 2019 event this coming weekend to raise awareness and funds to support education to end the coward punch.
UPDATE – VH plates back on the market
VH plates are again available for all vehicles that are registered to provide booked services only with Commercial Passenger Vehicles Victoria.