By the time you’re reading this, the federal election will be well and truly decided.
At the time of writing, campaigning has only just begun in earnest.
Under the Albanese government, the transport
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Slow burn – inside the ongoing HVNL review
It’s been seven years since the National Transport Commission (NTC) was first directed to review the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) in Australia. In December 2018, the terms of reference for the review
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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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TWU welcomes reform to start 2025
This month, truck drivers and gig workers receive new rights under transport reform laws. For the first time there will be protections from unfair contract terminations if you’re a truck driver, and
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NatRoad calls for NSW freight reform program to deliver better roads
It’s often been said that without trucks, Australia stops. For those trucks to keep delivering, we need a functional road network.
Roads are often a thorny issue for government. That’s why it’s refreshing
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NRFA loudens calls to fasten HVNL reforms
As we approach the NRFA Conference in Brisbane on February 15, 2025, we stand at a pivotal moment for the road transport industry. Our mission is clear: to ensure that owner-drivers, drivers and small
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TWU welcomes major Australian truck driver reform laws
There has never been a more promising moment in time for the road transport industry in Australia.
After years of industry struggle, after too many lost lives and sunken business dreams, the transport
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Associations form heavy vehicle licencing and pathways group
Two state associations have established a new working group that will focus on creating change in the licencing of drivers and workers within the heavy vehicle industry.
The new Heavy Vehicle Licencing
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Frank Black – Hoping for a fairer go
The new transport reform laws which have been talked about for quite some time finally came into force in August, which I think can’t come soon enough for us owner drivers.
Operators have seen rates
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NTC says industry is crucial to HVNL reform
In face of resistance Miles says no position finalised
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