In early September, the north-west region’s largest heavy vehicle rest area opened thanks to investment from the Albanese and Minns Labor governments. The opening marks the completion of a three-year
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Truck focused senator calls out dangerous industry practice
Sham contracting is the biggest pox on the transport industry and this illegal practice impacts everyone involved.
Sham contracting occurs when an employer misrepresents an employment relationship as a
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Senator Sterle’s election response – “Transport is the winner”
One of the most significant reforms introduced by the Albanese government was the Closing the Loopholes legislation which was passed by the federal parliament earlier this year.
This legislation was the
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Trucking senator responds previous fuel excise election promises
In recent years, the cost of fuel has been kicked around by politicians seeking to score political points, without any understanding of the impact any change will have on the road transport industry.
The
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Senator praises new law reforms for owner drivers
It has been a year since the Albanese Labor Government’s world-leading Closing Loopholes reforms were introduced and they are already beginning to create a safer and fairer road transport industry
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Senator Sterle responds to Bruce funding announcement
I am very proud to be part of the Labor Government which announced $7.2 billion in new funding to fix the Bruce Highway in Queensland recently. This investment will bring this critical piece of road infrastructure
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Trucking Senator previews what’s in store for 2025
If 2024 was anything to go by, 2025 is going to be a huge year for the road transport industry.
This time last year, the Albanese Government’s groundbreaking Closing the Loopholes legislation passed
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