Homelessness Funding Shortfall
This funding reduction could result in frontline staff losing their jobs, put more people at risk of unstable housing and exacerbate those sleeping rough. We cannot let this happen. Demand for these services is ever increasing.
Inquiry into the Increase in Victoria’s Road Toll – report
I am proud of this report and its recommendation to improve the safety of Victoria’s roads, cars and all road users. It is something that I hope the government will have relevant bodies take to heart, as I am sure they will, considering their ongoing commitment to road safety.
Adjournment – Maternal and Child Health Service
Gender inequity is both structural and systematic, and it affects both women and men. I believe we need to support fathers playing a bigger role in their children’s lives, and there are changes we can make now to help this transition.
Motion – Group Voting Tickets
“I wear my vote as a badge of honour” says Rod “Since coming to parliament, I have started four inquiries’, the free tram zone inquiry, the homelessness inquiry, the regional public transport inquiry and the MPTP inquiry. I managed to get a $22 million dollar support package for the taxi industry in the middle of a pandemic”
Media Release – Rod Barton MP Condemns Greens Motion on the Group Voting Ticket ‘Laughable’ and ‘Hypocritical’
“I wear my vote as a badge of honour,” says Rod. “The group voting ticket is for the little guy, it is the check and balance that corrects the super-planners and bureaucrats and I will continue to perform this role with pride, respect and humility.”
Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Amendment (Arbitration) Bill 2021
“We have a duty,” says Rod “to ensure that injured workers are able to receive the compensation they need to heal, to live and to keep going.”
Members Statement-Heart Week
This heart week it is so important that we focus on our heart health by visiting our local gp for a heart health check, try the heart age calculator at myheartage.org and encourage friends and family to do the same
Western Victoria Passenger Rail Services
Upon travelling through regions recently and visiting many transport operators, I have learned how a lack of transport severely affects communities in Ararat and towns nearby. The limited transport that does exist currently is unreliable and inconsistent, causing significant and unnecessary stress for those that rely on public transport to do their shopping, go to the doctors and meet with family and friends.
Industrial Relations Legislation Amendment Bill 2021
We must continue to enhance workers rights and to prevent wage theft more effectively.
Motion – Devastation from 2019/20 Bushfires
I too now call on the government to address the lack of local housing and accommodation in bushfire areas as well as the other relevant policies and regulations to help the lift the load off bushfire-affected Victorians.