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Financial Support for Sole Traders
August 13, 2020
Rod Barton, Leader of the Transport Matters Party raised in Parliament on Tues 4th August the lack of financial support to sole traders that do not meet the "employing' eligibility for the business grants. See Hansard Speech below...
Read More Add your reaction ShareInformation on Permitted Worker Permits and COVID Safe Plans for the CPV Industry
August 12, 2020
Permitted Worker Permits for CPV drivers As of Wednesday 5th August, all commercial passenger vehicle drivers in Melbourne must have a permit to provide services under Stage 4 restrictions. COVID Safe Plans for the...
Read More Add your reaction ShareFreight Improvement Package
August 11, 2020
On July 20th the Victorian Government announced a $126 million rail investment, as part of the government’s economic response to the coronavirus crisis. Investment is necessary for supporting regional communities during this time of...
Read More Add your reaction ShareFair tolls for Victorians
August 07, 2020
Introduction The current toll system is imperfect. There are currently two separate companies that manage tolls in Victoria; Eastlink and Citylink. The differences between how these companies charge users are confusing for road users....
Read More Add your reaction ShareOn- Demand Report recommends protections for workers in Gig Economy
July 31, 2020
The report into the gig economy released recently by the Victorian Government reveals workers in the gig economy sector have been pushed further into insecure work and are increasingly turning to the gig economy...
Read More Add your reaction ShareFinancial Support for Taxis and Commercial Passenger Vehicles
July 24, 2020
I am pleased today to announce that we have secured a $22 Million support package for the Taxi Industry to help Vulnerable Victorians. These targeted and effective initiatives, recommended by CPV Advisory Panel, will...
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