SkyNews – $1 levy, safety and touting
Rod chats with Chris Kenny at Sky News Australia about the $1 Levy on taxi and rideshare, safety and his private members bill to stop touting.
Motorcycle trial extends to Eastern Freeway
Last month we wrote to Roads Minister Jaala Pulford asking that the successful motorcycles in bus lanes trial be extended to bus lanes on the Eastern Freeway. We are very pleased to hear that this trial will start today and will include sections of the Eastern Freeway and extend into Victoria Parade.
Bendigo community rallies for night shelter for homeless
Last night we visited the Bendigo Winter Night Shelter to experience the great service they offer the homeless in Bendigo – Rod is pictured with BWNS director Lachlan Weir and deputy director Terry Westaway.
UPDATE – Rowville Rail options
In April this year we asked the government for an update on Rowville Light Rail project. It’s been over a year since the Labor government announced $3 million for design and planning works for a train or rail extension between Caulfield and Rowville.
UPDATE: Lawyers not needed at North East Link panel hearings says Minister
We received a response this week from the Minister for Planning, Richard Wynne following Mr Barton’s question in parliament regarding the need to get legal representation to present individual cases on the North East Link Environmental Effects hearings.
UPDATE – MCG access for commercial passenger vehicles
A solution to the ongoing saga of taxi and hire car access to the MCG during major events is a step close with Roads Minister Jaala Pulford promising to facilitate talks with Melbourne Cricket Clubn (MCC).
Submissions close on CPV reform inquiry
Submissions to the Economy and Infrastructure Committee closed last week with over 150 submissions received, largely from small business owners who have faced extreme financial and personal hardship following the reforms in August 2017.
Trout stocking of community waterways
We met with Victorian Fisheries Authority this week and was impressed with the efforts going into encouraging fishing as a sport among young people.
Jobs for disabled youth
We had a great meeting with the team at Connecting2Australia this week to learn about their programs for youth and adults with disabilities and disadvantage.
$10,000 for homelessness
Thank you to all who make donations and spread the word on my Vinnies CEO Sleepout effort. We raised over $10,000 and a great deal of awareness. Next step? Our parliamentary inquiry into homelessness.