Understanding the economic reality of livestock and rural transport

Over recent weeks, much of the discussion has focused on fuel supply, diesel pricing and the immediate pressures on our industry. Those pressures remain very real. But what is becoming increasingly clear through industry engagement, operator feedback and ongoing discussions with government is that the challenge facing transport businesses is now much broader than fuel alone. Read More

We’re building bigger trucks, not better drivers

Australia’s freight task is increasing under significant global pressures. In response, governments and industry bodies are promoting reforms to improve efficiency, including expanded access for larger and longer trucks, increased load limits, and extended operating conditions.
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Crisis loans miss hardest-hit transport operators

[An operator shares his experience of applying for an interest-free loan to help his business through the fuel crisis] I have spoken with ANZ this morning, and they inform me that my business does not meet their regular business lending criteria. What is the point of having an Economic Resilience Program if the very businesses it is meant to support still have to satisfy bank lending criteria that were never designed for crisis support?
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