Fair tolls for Victorians
In June, we asked the Minister for Roads and Road Safety, why ute drivers who register for toll accounts in New South Wales pay passenger rates on toll roads throughout the country, including Victoria, while ute drivers using toll accounts in Victoria pay the same rates as a commercial vehicle.
Stand up for Sole traders, Premier!
There have been thousands of sole traders who have not turned a dollar since, March, yet whose overheads have not diminished and all the while trying to keep a roof over their head and food on the table for their families.
Sole Trader Support
Today we wrote to the Premier seeking an answer for Sole traders.
Dear Premier Andrews,
COVID-19 has up-ended everything about how we live, work and interact and has us considering our hopes and plans for the future in a different way.
Justice Bill – good for people, good for “good” businesses says Barton
Class Action would have been simpler and of more benefit to participants if contingency fee legislation introduced in Victoria’s State Parliament this week had been in place three years ago.
Fair tolls for private utes
I asked the Minister for Roads why ute drivers who register for toll accounts in New South Wales pay passenger rates on toll roads throughout the country, including Victoria, while ute drivers using toll accounts in Victoria pay the same rates as a commercial vehicle.
Wage Theft Bill – fairness matters
I spoke in support of the Wage Theft Bill, which was passed on Tuesday, 16 June. I think it is fair that we hold businesses accountable who deliberately do the wrong thing, and we demand honesty, integrity and a fair go when you employ people.I think it is fair that we hold businesses accountable who deliberately do the wrong thing, and we demand honesty, integrity and a fair go when you employ people.
WAGE THEFT: Barton says Fairness Matters
“This bill comes down to some pretty basic principles of corporate behaviour and fair conduct. The idea of fairness and fair compensation is one of the key reasons I’m in this parliament and I’m determined that workers get what they deserve.”
Class Action bill will make justice fairer
Learn more about the Justice Legislation Bill that will allow contingency fees for class actions and how to make a submission to the federal inquiry into litigation funding and the regulation of the class action industry.
Join Rod’s calls for Fair Go Tolls for private utes
Join Rod in calling on the State Government to review tolling classes for privately owned utes and cab chassis and give active families a fair go!
PETITION – Ongoing licence for community television
JOIN THE PETITION asking Victoria’s Minister for Creative Industries and the Minister for Multicultural Affairs to intervene in the federal decision not to renew Channel 31’s broadcasting licence beyond 30 June 2020.