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 65–66) Melbourne, Australia |
| Political party | Independent (since 2023) |
| Other political affiliations | Transport Matters Party (2018–2023) |
| Occupation | Hire car operator |
| Profession | Politician |
| Website | https://rodbarton.com.au/ |
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.[1] 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.[2]
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.[3]