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National trucking conference to welcome Deputy Prime Minister

27 February 2020

The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has today welcomed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack as a keynote speaker at its national conference - Trucking Australia 2020. 

“Michael McCormack understands trucking and the vital role it plays in the Australian economy and our way of life. We are proud to welcome him to join our conference delegates,” ATA CEO Ben Maguire said. 

Trucking Australia 2020 is where industry meets. Bringing together hundreds of operators, suppliers, and stakeholders, it will connect the trucking industry and provide a platform for positive discussion to issues the industry is currently facing. 

“The ATA has a strong and effective working relationship with Mr McCormack and the Australian Government,” Mr Maguire said. 

“We look forward to hearing the Government’s plans for improving road safety and taking action on issues that matter most to Australia’s hardworking trucking businesses,” he said. 

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said trucking has a critical role in Australia, delivering almost everything to and from metropolitan and regional Australia. 

“The efforts of our truckies should be praised and constantly acknowledged, they keep our country moving,” Mr McCormack said. 

“I look forward to addressing the national conference and hearing about the issues currently impacting the sector.” 

Trucking Australia 2020 will be held in Cairns from 1-3 April. The conference will also feature informative business sessions, collaborative workshop forums and professional networking events. 

Find out more and view the conference program