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Extended CityLink tolls a slap for small business
Eastern Metro MP and Transport Matters Party leader Rod Barton says small businesses will bear the brunt of extending CityLink tolls to cover the cost of the West Gate Tunnel project.
Read MoreBarton calls for reintroduction of touting laws
Increasing numbers of drivers touting for work is a direct result of deregulation of the taxi industry according to Eastern Metropolitan Region MP Rod Barton.
Read MoreMotion – review of Commercial Passenger Vehicle reforms
I am pleased to present the amendments to this motion for a number of reasons, but particularly because it is the main reason I was elected into this place and I think it is one of the most important jobs I need to do here.
Read MoreFeatured Barton secures Commercial Passenger Vehicle reform review
Eastern Metro MP and Transport Matters Party leader Rod Barton has called for an immediate review of the governments commercial passenger vehicle reforms.
Read MoreQuestion – $1 trip levy
I want to talk about the $1 levy on all taxi and hire car trips flagged to fund the transition payments for licence-holders in the taxi and hire car industry, for the financial compensation.
Read MoreTrip levy non-compliance is rife says Barton
The $1 per trip levy to fund transition payments is an overly burdensome administrative requirement with widespread non-compliance, according to Eastern Metro MP and Transport Matters party leader Rod Barton.
Read MoreRod’s Maiden Speech – Unfinished Business
It is an honour and a privilege to address this house as a member of the Legislative Council for Eastern Metropolitan Region. I am a lucky man, but I believe strongly that luck can be manufactured. I am here today representing an industry that has seen major changes over the past few years. We have unfinished…
Read MoreTaxi industry urged to join Uber class action
Eastern Metro MP and Transport Matters leader Rod Barton is urging taxi and hire car drivers, operators and licence owners to get on board a Maurice Blackburn class action against Uber.
Read MoreBlack Saturday anniversary
It grieves me to think back on the horror of the firestorms that raged through our communities just 10 years ago. For many this is a private time. We will all grieve the losses in different ways, some in public services, some with private tears. I know there are many who would prefer to forget.
Read MoreWelcome new citizens
I am pleased to rise today to welcome the newest members of our community who became citizens of Australia on this previous Australia Day.
Read MoreDistracted drivers a road hazard says Rod Barton
Distracted drivers are the greatest hazard on our roads says Eastern Metropolitan Region MP Rod Barton.
Read MoreUnfinished business for taxi and car hire industry
Addressing some unfinished business for the taxi and car hire industry will be a priority for newly elected member for eastern metropolitan region Rod Barton.
In his maiden speech to the legislative council today Mr Barton expressed the devastation of many thousands of families who faced the loss…
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