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Taxi Fare Comparison
March 09, 2022
Mr BARTON (Eastern Metropolitan) (12:08): My question is for the Attorney-General, representing the Assistant Treasurer. When comparing Victorian taxi fares to Queensland the kilometre rate for Victorian taxis are on average 27 per cent less and...
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February 22, 2022
Tuesday 22nd February 2022 marks the fifth anniversary of the introduction of the Commercial Passenger Vehicle Industry (CPVI) Bill 2017. It is a timely opportunity to remind those who were affected by the consequences...
Read More Add your reaction ShareBureaucratic nonsense threatens taxi drivers’ livelihoods
February 17, 2022
The Essential Services Commission (ESC) has just announced it will be reviewing the maximum fares payable by passengers hailing a taxi on the street. This fare review has only come about after six months...
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December 03, 2021
This year has been a challenge; there is no doubt about that. I say to all Victorians: merry Christmas; you have earned it. I do not think anyone will be taking for granted the...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareWindfall Gains Tax and State Taxation and Other Acts Further Amendment Bill
November 20, 2021
I rise to speak on the Windfall Gains Tax and State Taxation and Other Acts Further Amendment Bill 2021. I will be supporting this bill today. The introduction of a windfall gains tax has...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareLiquor Control Reform Amendment Bill 2021
November 01, 2021
Mr BARTON (Eastern Metropolitan) (16:31): Thank you, Mr Meddick. I rise to speak on the Liquor Control Reform Amendment Bill 2021. This bill will be incredibly damaging to our community. This bill will put more alcohol in...
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