The proposed six per cent increase to the Heavy Vehicle Road User Charge isn’t just a number on a page – it’s a real cost that will hit owner-drivers, small fleets and their businesses hard.
The
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NatRoad calls for drivers to help truckies get home safe this Christmas
The National Road Transport Association (NatRoad) has released a new road safety checklist, calling on drivers to help truckies get home safely this Christmas period.
With traffic reaching its annual peak
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NatRoad: long road ahead for HVNL review
Incremental amendments to the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) have been endorsed by the Queensland State Development, Infrastructure and Works Committee, following six years of extensive industry consultation
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NatRoad rejects proposed increase to road user charge
The National Road Transport Association (NatRoad) has warned that Australian families could soon be paying more for groceries and everyday essentials if governments push ahead with a proposed increased
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NatRoad welcomes Queensland crackdown on WorkCover fraud
The National Road Transport Association (NatRoad) has voiced its support of a major crackdown announced by the Queensland government yesterday on fraudulent worker compensation claims.
The state government
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NatRoad welcomes HVNL amendments, calls for clarity and collaboration
The National Road Transport Association (NatRoad) has welcomed the passage of the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) Amendment Bill through Queensland Parliament, cautioning clarity will be needed for operators
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NatRoad broadens first aid training course with new translations
The National Road Transport Association (NatRoad) has announced the expansion of its Truckie First Aid online training course, adding two new language versions.
The release is part of a broader translation
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NatRoad calls for Safety Management Systems to work for operators in HVNL review
The long-awaited Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) Amendment Bill 2025 has landed in Queensland Parliament after a six-year review process that promised reform but has ultimately delivered incremental
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New report shows Australia following global transport decarbonisation path
A newly released report has offered a global perspective to Australia’s efforts to decarbonise its road freight industry.
The inaugural International Road Transport Union (IRU) Green Compact Survey report
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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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