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Industry battles continue - and so does Rod! These outcomes and many others would simply not have been realised without my involvement and the advocacy of the Transport Matters Party. My role in parliament has given me a platform to provide the industry with a voice which would not otherwise be heard. It is an election year, and we are already seeing a repeat of the behaviour ahead of the last election, with the opposition whispering sweet nothings in the ears of our stakeholders. While we appreciate their sympathetic view, we should also consider their slim track record for achieving successful outcomes on behalf of the industry. Let there be no doubt that I am on my own. Words are cheap, and a mere reminder of the financial destruction caused by the reforms does nothing to change the lives of anyone. Actions are what are needed. The opposition must be held to account to explain precisely how they intend to rectify matters. Prior to the last state election, this amounted to a pledge to review the Fairness Fund and lacked any firm commitment to award compensation to licence holders. Since TMP was formed and my election to parliament, I have taken my commitment to seriously representing the industry. The primary aim has always been to try to repair the past and work to improve the industry for all stakeholders going forward. The list of our achievements is evidence that this has not changed. “ I will continue to fight your battles for as long as I am given a platform in parliament to do so. However, I cannot do this alone – there is strength only in numbers. 16 March/April 2022
I know what it is like to have your struggles, experiences and opinions ignored. That is why I came to Parliament to fight for our community, accountability, and fairness. ROD BARTON MP COMMUNITY DRIVEN, FAIRNESS FOCUSED Phone: (03) 9850 8600 Email: rod.barton@parliament.vic.gov.au www.rodbarton.com.au www.drivenow-magazine.com.au March/April 2022 RodBartonMP 17
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