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Media Release - UK Courts tell Uber the gig is up!!
February 19, 2021
MEDIA RELEASE The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom confirms that Uber drivers are “workers” of Uber on Friday 19th February 2021. In reaching their decision, Lord Leggatt outlined five factors which their honours relied...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareImpact of Covid-19 on Tourism and Events Sector
February 19, 2021
Rod rose in support of the motion regarding the Impact of Covd-19 on the Tourism and events Sector Mr BARTON (Eastern Metropolitan) (11:45): We have only got 3 minutes to go, so I will quickly run...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareMulti-Purpose Taxi Program
February 18, 2021
Rod was successful in passing a motion for the The Economy and Infrastructure Committee to: Mr BARTON (Eastern Metropolitan) (11:53): I move: That this house requires the Economy and Infrastructure Committee to inquire into, consider...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareChange or Suppression (Conversion) Practices Prohibition Bill 2020
February 04, 2021
Mr BARTON (Eastern Metropolitan) (17:01): I too rise to speak on the Change or Suppression (Conversion) Practices Prohibition Bill 2020. Just prior to Christmas a colleague and friend, while we were out having a drink, asked...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareIn conclusion...
February 03, 2021
Mr BARTON (Eastern Metropolitan) (11:21): There is a con. Uber is just another taxi company, but what they are really good at is the marketing. Uber should be absolutely held accountable to exactly the same...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareMotion requesting documents regarding the MPT Program trial.
February 03, 2021
Rod requested that the CPVV hand over documents showing the rationale, evidence and results for UBER’s Multi-Purpose Taxi Program trial. Mr BARTON (Eastern Metropolitan) (10:00): Today I want to talk about the multipurpose taxi...
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