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Minister’s response to review of Phillip Island bus services
Last week I asked the Minister for Public Transport to review bus services on Phillip Island to relieve residents and visitors total dependence on cars to navigate the islands attractions.
Read MoreCPV driver fatigue management
We recently raised the issue of fatigue management of commercial passenger vehicle drivers following concerns raised with Mr Barton about drivers swapping between rideshare apps and taxi shifts to work beyond recommended hours.
Read MoreRoad Safety Amendment 2019 – taking licenses off dangerous drivers
I spoke on the Road Safety Amendment Bill 2019 which aims to toughen up on road safety by immediately suspending the license of people who travel 45km above the speed limit or above 145km in a 110km zone and for violent offences that involve the use of a motor vehicle.
Read MoreBill – Local Government Bill 2019
I rose to speak in support of the Local Government Bill 2019, which will strengthen communication with the community and make councils more accountable.
Read MoreDocuments motion – Airport Rail link ownership concerns
I raised my concerns about the ownership of the Airport Rail Link during the debate relating to a Liberal Party documents motion asking for the release of strategic business case documents.
Read MoreMembers – thanks to Manningham SES
This week I rose to that the Victorian SES volunteers for their efforts so far this year, in particular the team at Manningham SES do an amazing job in our community, and they deserve our gratitude and support.
Read MoreWhy has CPVV failed to stamp out touting?
I asked the Minister why touts are still operating at Melbourne Airport.
Read MoreNEL community designs deserve a fair go
Community led designs that solve many of the sticking points around the North East Link project deserve a fair go and an opportunity to present to the remaining bidders.
Read MoreConstituency – let NEL alternative designs present to bidders
I asked the Minister for Transport Infrastructure to make provision for alternative community designs to allocated time for to present to North East Link project bidders?
Read MoreMore time for gathering space to make plans
In February I asked Minister Jennings to support the Mullum Mullum Gathering Space in Ringwood, and we are pleased to hear they have secured a license to stay in their property until the end of the year and are in the process of developing a feasibility study to explore the options of staying in their…
Read MoreCongestion problem from too many CPVs
A 700% increase in commercial passenger vehicles in Melbourne city isn’t doing anyone favours, especially when it comes to overbearing congestion on the city streets.
Read MorePut signage on rideshare vehicles
Rod spoke with 3AW’s Neil Mitchell this morning about having proper signage on rideshare vehicles, following a disturbing increase in drivers posing as ride share with malicious intentions.
Read MoreConcerns about Airport Rail Link ownership
If we allow this consortium ownership of the airport rail link it will control every access point into Melbourne Airport – road, rail and air – and could set prices as it likes. Is this in the best interests of the travelling public? I’ve asked the Minister for Transport Infrastructure to keep ownership…
Read MoreADJOURNMENT – MELBOURNE AIRPORT RAIL LINK OWNERSHIP
I asked the minister to do her best to prevent the creation of a monopoly on airport access by accepting funding on the airport rail link from the IMF consortium, which includes Melbourne Airport, and to consider carefully the effect private ownership of our new airport rail link will have on the travelling…
Read MoreMEMBERS – Scotty James, Warrandyte’s snowboarding champion
I am very pleased to extend my congratulations to Scotty James, a young Warrandyte snowboarder who has just completed an incredible feat of 10 consecutive wins at half-pipe snow boarding championships around the world.
Read MoreConstituency Question – option for Mullum Mullum Gathering Place
I asked the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs if is there was any opportunity for assistance to be made available to this group to help them purchase this property or find an appropriate alternative option in the area?
Read MoreQWN – Long waits for wheelchair taxis
This week I asked the Minister for Public Transport why there are waits of up to an hour and a half for wheelchair taxi services when we have almost 1000 vehicles registered for the multi purpose taxi program in Victoria.
Read MoreMore pedestrian crossings needed along Hurstbridge LIne
This article from the Leader talks about the need for pedestrian crossings for students in Diamond Creek. It’s not just at Diamond Creek that more pedestrian crossings are needed – students and walkers all along the single rail line between Eltham and Diamond Creek are “dicing with death” and crossing…
Read More2019-20 Bushfires Motion – thanks to all involved
I wish to say a special thanks to the Victorian State Emergency Service – these are the often unsung and unseen heroes who provide services for flood and storm emergencies and provide the largest road rescue network in Australia. Our communities have needed resilience during this dreadful fire season…
Read MoreBarton hits back at free tram critics
“Frustrations over the limitations of the existing services should not prevent the committee considering the wider picture and the social and economic benefits of extending the free tram zone to encapsulate more of our vibrant and dynamic city,” Mr Barton said.
Read MoreWhy we took Uber to court (and not the Government or regulator)
There has been some questioning of the rationale behind taking on Uber, as opposed to suing the Government or the Regulator who changed the law to accommodate Uber. It was one of the first questions my colleague Andre Baruch and I asked when we first sought legal advice on the appropriate course of action…
Read MoreDonation to the fire appeal
Our hearts and minds are with the many communities and families devastated by this season’s fires and with the many firefighters, volunteers and members of the defence force who have been so brave and determined in the fight to save our communities and homes.
Read MoreUPDATE: Uber Class Action by Maurice Blackburn
An update on the Uber Class Action by Maurice Blackburn.
Read MoreSUMMER 2019/20 Newsletter
My first year representing Eastern Metro Melbourne in the legislative council has been a busy and exciting one. My thanks and best wishes to for a safe and enjoyable festive season.
Read More2019 – a year in Parliament
We had an exciting and productive first year in Victoria’s legislative council, ending with an end to touting and 13 recommendations to work on to rebuild the broken commercial passenger vehicle industry.
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