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Barton questions credibility of taxi disability service trial with Uber
“This trial was straight forward stuff. How could the CPVV entirely redact almost 60% of pages I received? This forces me to ask, what are they trying to hide?”
Media Release – ‘Labor goes back to its roots’ says Rod Barton MP
Rod Barton believes the 2021 Victorian budget is a Labor budget with Labor values. This budget has focused on mental health, education and healthcare, with significant investment in the Eastern Metropolitan region. Barton is pleased to see $386 million dedicated to...
Media Release – Landmark case deems Deliveroo drivers ‘employees.’ This is just the beginning…
“The gig economy continues to be under-regulated, with vulnerable workers allowed to fall through the cracks. The fact that rideshare drivers are not paid an industry minimum wage, do not receive superannuation, sick days or insurance makes absolutely clear the need for more government regulation in this sector.”
Media Release – Sky High Rents Make Housing Hotel Homeless Near Impossible
“I will continue to advocate the government to better address homelessness in Victoria and adopt the recommendations suggested in the homelessness inquiry report.”
Media Release – Rod Barton MP Condemns Greens Motion on the Group Voting Ticket ‘Laughable’ and ‘Hypocritical’
“I wear my vote as a badge of honour,” says Rod. “The group voting ticket is for the little guy, it is the check and balance that corrects the super-planners and bureaucrats and I will continue to perform this role with pride, respect and humility.”
Media Release – Seniors Mental Health Still Suffers, More Support Is Needed
“When the health and wellbeing of our elderly population declines, this places pressure on younger generations and affects the entire community. We must do better”