Multiple associations have joined forces at an industry roundtable with the federal government to raise the alarm about an illegal practice that is harming Australia’s trucking sector.
The National Road
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Livestock transport association objects to speed limit lowering
The Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters’ Association (ALRTA) has responded to the federal government’s proposed plans to potentially reduce speed limits on rural roads.
ALRTA executive director
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NHVR combines with industry for further productivity gains in SA
Newly announced reforms are set to see South Australia’s heavy vehicle industry enjoy further productivity gains via cut red tape, pre-approved route opening and faster outcomes.
The National Heavy Vehicle
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NatRoad urges government to “get road charging right”
We have an opportunity at the moment to make sure that, in the future, the trucking industry pays a road charge which is equitable for all operators and rewards productivity. At the same time, we need
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NatRoad calls for governments to make more truck crash data available
The National Road Transport Association (NatRoad) is calling on the federal government to push all states and territories to provide comprehensive and consistent data on road trauma in the wake of a recent
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Government opens submissions for first national biofuel production strategy
The federal government has taken another step towards locally producing low-carbon liquid fuels for Australian trucks and vehicles, opening submissions for its first National Bioenergy Feedstock Strategy.
The
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ATA calls on government to improve regulatory impact analysis at roundtable
At last week’s productivity roundtable, the Australian Trucking Association (ATA) led the charge to reduce government burden on transport businesses.
The roundtable, led by Queensland Senator Matt Canavan
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Unions call for fair standards on new Amazon government NBN contracts
A trio of unions have called for fair worker conditions to be included in new government contracts issued for the NBN network.
With the federal government awarding NBN contracts to serve regional Australia
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Productivity roundtable eyes transport industry reforms
The federal government has revealed it has hosted consultation with the transport and construction sectors on ways to boost productivity across the nation.
The two roundtables were hosted by federal transport
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First project in $9B Bruce Highway upgrade gets underway
Just months after the federal and Queensland governments announced they would fund $9 billion to fix and upgrade the Bruce Highway, the first projects under the program are now underway.
The early works
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