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Upgrades needed at Box Hill Interchange
“I have invited the Minster to visit the Box Hill interchange with me to witness the extreme overcrowding at peak hour, and to take the opportunity to share information with local Council and stakeholders on the transport needs in the area and the progress of the steering committee.”
Read MoreWheelchair taxi services struggle in regions
Regional taxi companies are struggling to expand wheelchair taxi fleets because setup subsidies only apply if they are replacing existing vehicles.
Read MoreCityLink users will pay $22 billion for a $6.8 billion road
Eastern Metro MP and Transport Matters Leader Rod Barton says the burden of the West Gate Tunnel bill has been passed onto road users on the Tullamarine and Monash freeways following the extension of CityLink tolls out until 2045 this week.
Read MoreBox Hill Public Transport
My adjournment today is directed to the Minister for Public Transport, Minister Horne. I would like to invite the minister to visit Box Hill interchange with me one peak-hour morning and witness the extreme overcrowding at peak hour and take the opportunity to share information with the local council…
Read MoreWheelchair-accessible passenger vehicles
My question today is for Minister Pulford, representing the Minister for Public Transport. I ask the minister to please clarify the government’s commitment to provide better wheelchair access transport to the disabled in regional Victoria.
Read MoreMembers Statement – Lillian McSweeney – outstanding service to community
Today I rise to pay tribute to all of the volunteers who work tirelessly and devote many hundreds of hours in their local communities. As we celebrate International Women’s Day this week, we would do well to thank and congratulate the women in our communities for the work they do.
Read MoreRed Tape Commissioner
We had a great meeting with the Red Tape Commissioner Anna Cronin and her team last week and have asked her to follow-up some of the issues we discussed.
Read More3AW – It’s irresponsible by the regulator
Today Rod sat down with 3AWs Neil Mitchel to talk about the increasingly dangerous issue of touting on the streets of Melbourne.
Read MoreInternational Women’s Day 2019
This week we celebrate International Women’s Day. There are many great events being held throughout the Eastern Metro Region. The theme of this year’s IWD is #BalanceforBetter.
Read MoreDuplication of the Hurstbridge Rail Line
I ask the minister to expedite second-stage upgrade work on the Hurstbridge line and extend the line duplication to include sections between Montmorency and Diamond Creek.
Read MoreLegislation passed to improve nurse and midwife patient ratios
I rise to express my support for the Safe Patient Care (Nurse to Patient and Midwife to Patient Ratios) Amendment Bill 2018.
Read MoreJog for Joey
Congratulations to Sean Bell and the team behind Jog for Joey for a truly amazing effort – 50 marathons in just 50 days!
Read MoreExtended 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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