My question today is for Minister Pulford. Minister, taxidrivers are among the most poorly paid and underemployed workers in the state. They have seen their livelihoods decimated by the unequal-level playing field created by...

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...

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...

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...

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...

 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...