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DRIVE NOW August 2021

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Transport Matters Party (TMP) is a political<br />

movement focusing on fairness, community and<br />

offering solutions for our nation’s transport issues.<br />

Show your support to Rod Barton MP<br />

by becoming a TMP member today! Only $22!<br />

Join and help TMP advocate for improved road safety,<br />

public transport and a viable commercial passenger<br />

vehicle industry in Victoria.<br />

MEMBERSHIP<br />

WITH US IS ONLY<br />

$22 PER YEAR<br />

TMP LEADER ROD BARTON MP’S LATEST ACHIEVEMENTS<br />

✔ TAXI FARE INCREASE<br />

The first for 13 years and the Essential Services Commission will no longer hold<br />

responsibility for setting the fares for rank and hail taxi services. Taxi fares will now<br />

be set by the Fair Work Commission each year around the Consumer Price Index.<br />

✔ BUSINESS SUPPORT PACKAGE<br />

Thereby allowing drivers in the taxi and hire car industry to be included in the<br />

Victorian Business Support Package. There was an initial $5,000 grant, then<br />

$2,000, and recently $2,800.<br />

✔ADVISORY PANEL<br />

Advising the government on key issues relating to the ongoing sustainability of the<br />

Victorian Commercial Passenger Vehicle industry.<br />

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<strong>August</strong> <strong>2021</strong><br />

Be part of a movement that matters....<br />

www.transportmatters.org.au/join<br />

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