The National Transport Commission (NTC) has released its plans to propose new penalty changes for numerous offences under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL).
The proposed changes follows a review of
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Transport workers award rates expanded in WA
The Western Australian government is expanding the application of award rates for transport workers in the state, covering a broader range of employees and employers.
Effective as of yesterday, Monday
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Fair work protections come into effect for owner drivers
Owner drivers are now more protected than ever from unfair termination and unfair contract terms as the new Closing Loopholes Bill officially comes into effect today.
The Australian Trucking Association
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National safety campaign must include trucks, says ATA
The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has called on the federal government to ensure that heavy vehicles and truck drivers are included in its planned road safety campaign.
$10.8 million has been pledged
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Heavy vehicle apprentices to benefit from new training centre
Mackay’s Ooralea Trade Training Centre has officially been further equipped to train the next generation of transport professionals thanks to a new, recently completed $7.5 million upgrade.
The new Heavy
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Findings released from Austroads overseas driver licence survey
Austroads has released its key findings from the recent survey surrounding the management of overseas licensed heavy vehicle drivers off the back of responses provided by over 1900 individuals.
The survey,
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$3 billion Clean Transport Fund ‘vital’ for industry
Industry association NatRoad has gone on the record seeking greater interest and investment from government to the tune of $3 billion to create a Clean Transport Fund.
“Trucking is an essential part
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NRFA highlights need for minor HVNL breach changes
National Road Freighters Association (NRFA) president Glyn Castanelli has penned a letter to law enforcement to include ‘inform, educate and enforce’ in the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL).
It
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ATA targets ‘under-represented groups’ with diversity program
The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has launched its InRoads Diversity and Inclusion program, with a further offering of 2000 free diversity and inclusion education licences for members of state
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NatRoad labels NSW toll review as industry ‘setback’
Industry association NatRoad has expressed deep disappointment with the final report from the 2023 NSW Independent Toll Review, which it says has failed to heed the concerns of the transport industry.
NatRoad
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