by admin | Oct 30, 2020 | News, Parliament
This week Rod spoke in support of the Motion for an Inquiry into the Heritage and Protection process. Mr BARTON (Eastern Metropolitan) (16:50): I will just skip through what everybody already raised, which were very important points that I wanted to raise before, and...
by admin | Sep 1, 2020 | Advocacy, News, Parliament
Today I asked the Minister for Housing what the Governments plan is for accommodating the sudden increase of those experiencing homelessness? Mr BARTON (Eastern Metropolitan) (12:40): My question is to the Leader of the Government, representing the Minister for...
by admin | Oct 31, 2019 | Parliament
Mr BARTON (Eastern Metropolitan) (10:02): The Council to Homeless Persons held its national conference earlier this month, with local and international experts joining in discussions and lessons on their struggles to end homelessness. A strong theme of the conference...
by admin | Sep 12, 2019 | Parliament
Mr BARTON (Eastern Metropolitan) (09:48): I am pleased today to thank and congratulate those members of the community who work tirelessly to provide support for the homeless in Melbourne. In June my motion for an inquiry into homelessness was passed in this place, and...
by admin | Jul 23, 2019 | News
Last night we visited the Bendigo Winter Night Shelter to experience the great service they offer the homeless in Bendigo – Rod is pictured with director BWNS Lachlan Weir and deputy director Terry Westaway. This group works with local churches, community...
