by admin | Nov 19, 2021 | News, Parliament
For my members statement today I would like to extend my condolences to the family and friends of Timmy Rakei from Bayswater, who was sadly killed during a hit-and-run while working as a traffic controller only last week. Timmy has been described by those who knew him...
by admin | Oct 15, 2020 | News, Parliament
Today Rod asked the Minister for Public Transport why there is such an over reach on roadworthy inspections for the bus sector but an under reach in the CPV Industry? See his speech here: Mr BARTON (Eastern Metropolitan) (12:17): My question is to Minister Pulford,...
by admin | May 13, 2020 | Road Toll Inquiry
Submissions from a B-double truck driver and his wife to the Parliamentary Inquiry into Victoria’s increasing road toll have raised a number of interesting questions about existing requirements for truck drivers. Submission 75 – from Tim and Mandy Leary, former...
by admin | Mar 11, 2020 | News
We recently raised the issue of fatigue management of commercial passenger vehicle drivers following concerns raised with Mr Barton about drivers swapping between rideshare apps and taxi shifts to work beyond recommended hours. The Minister has responded saying...
by admin | Mar 5, 2020 | Parliament
Mr BARTON (Eastern Metropolitan) (22:55): I have trimmed down my speech. I understand we have got some time constraints, so I will go through as quickly as I can. I rise to speak on the Road Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2019. It is no secret that this...