by admin | Jul 27, 2021 | News, Parliament, Regional Bus Inquiry
Today we had a fantastic hearing for the School Bus Inquiry! We heard many perspectives. It was great to have committee members that are from regional Victoria and understand first-hand how a lack of public transport can disadvantage those living in rural and remote...
by admin | Jun 24, 2021 | Advocacy, CPV Inquiry, News, Parliament
Mr BARTON: I move: 1. Clause 2, line 2, after “sections” insert “22A,”. The amendments to this bill are slightly different to the previous ones we put up. The intent has not changed but the mechanism of how we achieve it has. These amendments will deliver a modest...
by admin | Jun 24, 2021 | News, Parliament
Mr BARTON (Eastern Metropolitan) (12:59): My constituency question today is for Minister Allan in the other place. We recently met with Banyule council, and they expressed to us their frustration with regard to the distinct lack of community consultation in planning...
by admin | Jun 23, 2021 | News, Parliament
Mr BARTON (Eastern Metropolitan) (17:56): My adjournment tonight is for Minister Allan, the Minister for Transport Infrastructure. Last week I was pleased to meet with both Vicinity Centres and Monash University regarding their proposal for trackless trams between...
by admin | Jun 22, 2021 | Advocacy, CPV Inquiry, News, Parliament
Mr BARTON (Eastern Metropolitan) (15:14): I rise to speak on the Transport Legislation Miscellaneous Amendments Bill 2021. This bill looks to reform a wide range of transportation areas, with a focus on road safety. I will concentrate on what is in my wheelhouse. Road...
by admin | Jun 22, 2021 | Advocacy, News, Parliament
Rod rose to speak on the reconvening of the Commercial Passenger Vehicle Advisory Panel. Rod will be working with Steve Dimopoulos on this panel to provide more advice on how to best support the industry in recovering from the pandemic, and how to strengthen the...
