by admin | Mar 5, 2020 | Parliament
The commercial passenger vehicle industry regulator is missing in action, with touts still openly operating at Melbourne Airport. It’s been four months since legislation passed to end touting in Victoria, yet the regulator seems unable to get this under control....
by admin | Nov 29, 2019 | Parliament
TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL 2019 Council’s amendments The SPEAKER: I have received a message from the Legislative Council agreeing to the Transport Legislation Amendment Bill 2019 with amendments. Ordered that amendments be taken into consideration...
by admin | Nov 28, 2019 | CPV Inquiry, Media Releases
Touting and the advertising of commercial passenger vehicle services by non permit holders will become an offense by Christmas. Transport Matters Party MP Rod Barton’s touting amendments to the Transport Legislation Bill were passed today, bringing his 10 month...
by admin | Nov 13, 2019 | CPV Inquiry, Media Releases
Touting will soon be outlawed in Victoria with two pieces of legislation in play to reintroduce the offence. Victoria’s legislative council will debate Mr Barton’s private members bill – the Commercial Passenger Vehicle Industry Amendment Bill 2019...
by admin | Nov 12, 2019 | CPV Inquiry, News
When the Commercial Passenger Vehicle Reform Bill was introduced in August 2017, one of the most dangerous changes was the removal of the offence for touting. Touting occurs when a driver approaches an individual and offers them a ride, often for an agreed cash...
