As we close out 2024, we can reflect on a successful year with genuine progress on a number of important initiatives for the industry including:
Closing the Loopholes Industrial Relations Reform and establishment of the Road Transport Division in the Fair Work Commission.
Queensland Trucking Association Training and Skilling Programs – Heavy Vehicle Safe Driver Program and Driving Townsville’s Future Program.
Re-categorisation of the ANZSCO code for the occupation of Truck Driving to Level 3.
It is unfortunate, and somewhat frustrating however that the review of the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) is not among those successes.
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Understanding the full effect of any RUC increases
With state and federal ministers considering an increase to the Road User Charge (RUC) for heavy vehicles in the near future it is very important to understand the full effect.
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Why fuel levies and surcharges must continue for foreseeable future
This week yet another hot topic for the industry is the announcement of the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
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Job ready drivers needed now: new year wish list
There are many big issues confronting the road freight industry over the next three to eight years including the adoption of renewable energy, fit for purpose road infrastructure and proportionate heavy vehicle laws to mention a few.
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Review must reflect needs of industry
As many of you have probably read in various media, the review of the Heavy Vehicle National Law has taken a large commitment of time by our team and those of you who have made comments or contributions to industry meetings and submissions.
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