The Australian Trucking Association has called for urgent action from the Australian Government to protect the livelihood of owner drivers, following the Federal Court’s decision to remove the stay on the Road Safety Remuneration Order yesterday afternoon.
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08 April 2016
The Australian Trucking Association will lead the way in a Convoy to Canberra on Monday 18 April to protest the introduction of the Contractor Driver Minimum Payments Road Safety Remuneration Order 2016 (RSRO).
07 April 2016
Delegates at Trucking Australia 2016 will be able to have their say and get updated on critical trucking industry issues including safety, contract requirements and business strategy, with the full program for the event released today.
01 April 2016
Following an urgent application by NatRoad with the support of the Australian Trucking Association, the Federal Court in Brisbane has granted a stay of the Contractor Driver Minimum Payments Road Safety Remuneration Order that was due to commence operation on Monday 4 April 2016.
01 April 2016
The peak body for the Australian trucking industry, the Australian Trucking Association (ATA), has today called on the Federal Government to abolish the Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal and repeal the associated Road Safety Remuneration Act.
22 March 2016
The Australian Trucking Association has called for a review of truck driver licence training and assessment in its evidence at today’s Aspects of Road Safety in Australia Senate inquiry.
21 March 2016
With high traffic volumes expected over the Easter long weekend, the Australian Trucking Association has called for road users to be patient and share the road safely on the road these holidays.
17 March 2016
Truck driver Garth Hayes has been announced as the latest recipient of the Bridgestone Bandag Highway Guardian award, acknowledging his brave rescue of an injured cyclist on Sydney’s M2 motorway last year without any regard for his own safety.
03 March 2016
Congratulations! You’ve won the contract! But how can you make sure the contract complies with the law and protects your interests?
At Trucking Australia 2016, Cooper Grace Ward special counsel Gillian Bristow will lead a masterclass about what trucking businesses need to look for as they review contracts.
25 February 2016
Thanks to the generosity of Cummins South Pacific, three people will have the opportunity to attend Trucking Australia 2016 on the Gold Coast to share their suggestions on how to improve safety or business viability in the trucking industry.
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