Rod Barton
Rod Barton | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Victorian Legislative Council for Eastern Metropolitan Region | |
| In office 24 November 2018 – 26 November 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Dalla-Riva |
| Succeeded by | Aiv Puglielli |
| Co-leader of the Transport Matters Party | |
| In office 2018 – 28 July 2023 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rodney Brian Barton 1958 (age 67–68) Melbourne, Australia |
| Party | Independent (since 2023) |
| Other political affiliations | Transport Matters Party (2018–2023) |
| Occupation | Hire car operator |
| Profession | Politician |
| Website | https://rodbarton.com.au/ |
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Rod Barton is an Australian politician. He is the co-founder of the Transport Matters Party and was a member of the Victorian Legislative Council, representing the Eastern Metropolitan Region. He was elected in November 2018, but was not re-elected at the 2022 election.
Barton established the Transport Matters Party in response to the deregulation of the taxi and hire car industry in 2017.
Before entering politics, Barton worked for 30 years in the taxi and hire-car industry.
Barton lives in Melbourne with his wife. He has two daughters and five grandchildren.