by admin | Oct 8, 2021 | Electorate, Media Releases, News
This week in Victorian Parliament, Rod Barton MP was pleased to see the Suburban Rail Loop Bill 2021 pass the legislative council, bringing us one step closer to the construction of the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL). This legislation set up a dedicated agency to manage the...
by admin | Oct 7, 2021 | Electorate, News, Parliament
Mr BARTON (Eastern Metropolitan) (15:49): My constituency question today is for Minister Carroll in the other place. A mature-age constituent of mine who lives very close to my office, Lesley, has encountered difficulties when topping up her Myki card. Unfortunately...
by admin | Aug 10, 2021 | Media Releases, News, Parliament, Regional Bus Inquiry
Rod Barton MP believes that the Inquiry into the use of school buses in rural and regional Victoria is an important space for finding solutions to Victoria’s transport issues. This inquiry is looking at the possibility of expanding the use of the school bus in...
by admin | Aug 10, 2021 | CPV Inquiry, Media Releases, News
Rod Barton MP believes the report recently released by the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office (VAGO), that examines Victoria’s integrated transport planning shows the Department of Transport (DoT) in a new light. The audit report found that the documents...
by admin | Jul 27, 2021 | News, Parliament, Regional Bus Inquiry
Today we had a fantastic hearing for the School Bus Inquiry! We heard many perspectives. It was great to have committee members that are from regional Victoria and understand first-hand how a lack of public transport can disadvantage those living in rural and remote...
