ALC Seeks Long-Term Policy Certainty for Freight Planning in Queensland
In a media release, the Australian Logistics Council (ALC) expressed its demand for freight planning stability in Queensland.
WA Chain of Responsibility Provisions
Operators and everyone else involved in the supply chain need to be aware of changes made to chain of responsibility (COR) provisions in Western Australia.
RMS Compliance Chief Blames Chain of Responsibility Issues on Operator Greed
NSW Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) general manager for compliance operations Paul Endycott has harshly condemned trucking companies for their greed, which he says is fuelling chain of responsibility problems.
NHVR Meeting Seeks Consistent Treatment and Compliance
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator meeting which included the regulator, government transport authorities and police representatives is seeking to establish a national approach.
ACTU Aims to Strengthen Directors’ Liability
The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) wants company directors held personally liable for court imposed fines over workplace deaths, so that in the event of the company not being able to pay the fine, directors will have to assume responsibility for doing so.
States Don’t See Eye to Eye on Heavy Vehicle Roadworthiness
Western Australia, New South Wales and Victoria can’t agree on an approach to heavy vehicle roadworthiness management.