MEMBERS – Free tram services
The inquiry to extend the free tram zone is generating much debate, but students and seniors are getting behind my motion to get people out of cars and onto public transport.
Fair superannuation benefits – Superannuation Legislation Amendment Bill 2019
I spoke in support of our Emergency Service Workers and the benefits provided by the Superannuation Amendment Bill 2019, but reminded the Government that their taxi reforms in 2017 have stripped the taxi industry of its superannuation.
Fairness in licence compensation – Marine and Fisheries Legislation Amendment Bill 2019
I spoke on the Marine & Fisheries Amendment Bill and made note of the unfairness when compared to compensation offered to the taxi industry.
CS – SMARTbuses on suburban rail loop route
I asked the Minister for Public Transport to put a SmartBus service on the proposed Suburban Rail Loop, and if not, how will the increasing orbital demand of suburban Melbournians be met?
CPV driver accreditation
I asked the Minister for Public Transport whether the current register of accredited commercial passenger vehicle drivers was accurate and whether audits were done to ensure all meet requirements of regular police checks. Her answer is attached.
Owner Drivers and Forestry Contractors Amendment Bill 2019
I spoke in support this bill because it will ensure owner-drivers and forestry contractors will no longer be so vulnerable to exploitation or forced into unsafe practices by economic pressures down the supply chain.
MEMBERS – Can Homelessness – Wantirna South Primary School
In my members statement this week I thanked all who are contributing to the welfare of the homeless in our state and congratulated nine-year-old Louisa Bishop from Wantirna South Primary School for her contribution to the Knox Council initiative in August called Can Homelessness
ADJOURNMENT – Extend Rail Loop stage 1 to include Doncaster
I asked the Minister for Transport Infrastructure to re-evaluate stage 1 of the Suburban Rail Loop project and extend the first stage to include Doncaster and ensure that Victorians are better connected as quickly and as effectively as possible.
MOTION – Murray Darling Basin Plan
I voted against a motion to dump the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, which was defeated in the house.
QUESTION – Wodonga V/Line services
I asked the Minister for Public Transport what is being done to fix the very poor V/Line train services to Wodonga.