Opinion

Prioritising training over experience

The VTA received a positive reaction to the column in the last issue of Big Rigs, which dealt with labour shortages and how overhauling our migration system to attract highly-trained and qualified drivers to Australia would go a long way to addressing the crisis. Read More

Peter AndersonNovember 11, 2022, 12:03 pmNovember 11, 2022

Opinion

Digital solution for better road network access

To progress a safer, more efficient and productive industry that continues to meet the demands of Australia’s growing freight task, we must continue to invest in our digital capabilities. Read More

Sal PetroccittoNovember 11, 2022, 9:11 amNovember 4, 2022

Opinion

Labor to work side-by-side with truckies on rest areas

For the first time in 10 years, a Labor Budget was presented to the people of this country last month. A budget which is responsible, right for the times and ready for the future. Read More

Carol BrownNovember 10, 2022, 7:31 amNovember 10, 2022

Opinion

Adequate rest areas will save lives

It is here, announced in the recent federal budget, an $80 million commitment by the federal government to build and upgrade rest areas for heavy vehicle operators. Read More

Richard OlsenNovember 8, 2022, 12:06 pmNovember 8, 2022

Opinion

Digital government is the future of regulation

Sunlight is said to be the best form of disinfectant. In relation to access and PBS approvals, sunlight is desperately needed. Read More

David SmithNovember 7, 2022, 10:40 amNovember 7, 2022

Opinion

Applications for new training program opening soon

After years of discussion and deliberation, the Australian road transport sector now faces a painful reality – critical heavy vehicle driver shortages. Read More

Lyndal DennyNovember 3, 2022, 8:35 amNovember 3, 2022

Opinion

Time for some far-reaching and fundamental changes

For far too long as owner-drivers and small fleet operators we have fallen into the familiarity of how things have been in the road transport sector. This familiarity breeds complacency and is was complacency that killed the cat. Read More

Graham CotterNovember 1, 2022, 11:48 amNovember 1, 2022

Opinion

Casting the shackles off female participation

The findings of the Government’s most recent Labour Market Insights survey probably won’t surprise you, but they are, nevertheless, cause for great concern. At the same time, however, they also present a great opportunity. Read More

Heavy Vehicle Industry AustraliaOctober 31, 2022, 11:44 amOctober 31, 2022

Opinion

A busy few weeks and lots to look forward to in 2022

Transport Women Australia Limited has been busy in the last few weeks. We have had a combined breakfast with the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator at Ballarat, and although we had a small audience, we had a very robust conversation with some great takeaways from our wonderful presenters, Belinda Hughes, and Dallas Henderson of the NHVR prosecution team. Read More

Jacquelene BrothertonOctober 30, 2022, 3:42 pmOctober 21, 2022

Opinion

Licencing and migration reform essential for future

A recurring theme on these pages from myself and other transport industry groups in recent times has been the challenges of chronic labour shortages and their impact on already stressed supply chains, and the operators tasked with keeping them functioning. Read More

Peter AndersonOctober 28, 2022, 2:23 pmOctober 21, 2022

Opinion

Prioritising training over experience

Digital solution for better road network access

Labor to work side-by-side with truckies on rest areas

Adequate rest areas will save lives

Digital government is the future of regulation

Applications for new training program opening soon

Time for some far-reaching and fundamental changes

Casting the shackles off female participation

A busy few weeks and lots to look forward to in 2022

Licencing and migration reform essential for future

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