A Metre Matters
Earlier this month, I took part in the Legislative Council Economy and Infrastructure Standing Committee’s public hearing on the Inquiry into the Increase in Victoria’s Road Toll. Among the many valuable presenters invited to this hearing, the Committee was joined by Australia’s leading cycling safety charity, the Amy Gillett Foundation (AGF), who presented on their priorities to keep road users safe in Victoria.
Boating Safety
Under the current COVID-19 restrictions, Victorian vessels are unable to be serviced. The Boating Industry Association of Victoria (BIAV) states this poses a major safety risk to approximately 16,000 registered vessels that have not been serviced.
Premier – Sole Traders
Despite the government rolling out an additional round of support, including the welcomed Business Support Fund specifically for non-employing sole traders, a large chunk of non-employing sole traders will miss out.
Call for cuts to public transport off peak costs
This morning Rod was on 3AW talking about Infrastructure Victoria’s call to slash public transports off peak costs.
VicHealth Grants Open
“I encourage all local sporting clubs, community gardens, art organisations, community groups and youth service in the area to apply for funding to support our community” – Rod Barton
Congratulations Rod!
Congratulations from Maurice Blackburn Lawyers on all your efforts to give greater choice to Victorians who pursue their legal rights via a class action by passing the Justice Legislation Miscellaneous Amendments Bill 2019.
Continuing the Sole Trader fight!
What is the government doing to support non-employing sole traders in this current pandemic? I asked this in Parliament today!
$3 billion to support Victorian businesses
The Victorian Government announced a 3rd support package worth $billion for Victorian Businesses.
Improving Rural Public Transport Networks
School buses have spare capacity and have been under-utilised for too long. Rod Barton believes it is about time we address transport disadvantage faced by regional Victorians. Using existing state-funded assets to improve the frequency and reliability of public transport, will create better educational and employment outcomes for youth and address the lack of mobility opportunities for senior citizens and low-income earners.
Public Health and Wellbeing Amendment (State of Emergency Extension and Other Matters) Bill 2020
I come to this place from the taxi and hire car industry, which was thrown to the wolves not so long ago without any regard to the catastrophic financial and emotional consequences for the many individuals involved. I have not forgotten what it feels like to have your concerns ignored and have all your principles and values shattered which you were raised to believe in.