In the media
Government's decision on road user charge
praised
The road transport industry welcomes the announcement that
the federal Government has agreed to freeze the Heavy Vehicle Road
User Charge at the current levels. The Road User Charge will stay
at 25.8 cents per litre for diesel in 2020-21 instead of increasing
by a scheduled 2.5 per cent per annum over two financial years (01
May 2020).
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IMO signs partnership to smooth way for maritime
digitalisation
A new agreement has been signed by several world bodies to
help smooth the digital flow of information between ships and
onshore authorities. The partnerships agreement will allow for
further harmonization of data standards beyond that required by the
IMO Convention on Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic
(01 May 2020).
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Notice updates to bring increased benefits with reduced
costs
Almost one-third of New South Wales oversize overmass
permits will be removed under updated Class 1 notices released (01
May 2020).
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Continued support for truckies to keep Australia moving
during COVID-19
Australian truck owners and operators will save hundreds
of dollars a year following the Federal Government's decision
to freeze the Heavy Vehicle Road User Charge at current levels (01
May 2020).
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ITF publishes COVID-19 protocols for dockers
The ITF has published protocols it says should be viewed
as minimum steps that employers should implement to protect dockers
and all workers within the ports. The protocols include the
following measures outlined here (29 April 2020).
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ROSI outlook for regional road-building jobs
Investment in key inland freight corridors is poised to
boost road construction jobs for regional Queensland communities
(29 April 2020).
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Applications open for road safety innovation
funding
The opportunity to drive the future of road safety
innovation and technology is here, with applications for Round 1 of
the Australian Government's $12 million Road Safety Innovation
Fund now open (28 April 2020).
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Peak bodies call for instant asset write off
extension
Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia and the Australian
Trucking Association are jointly prosecuting the case for a
conditional extension to the Instant Asset Write Off scheme (28
April 2020).
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Truckie mental and physical health in Whiteline
Television focus
Road Safety and Freight Transport Assistant Minister Scott
Buchholz said the series by Whiteline Television gave practical
tips from truckies who were often on the road for several days at a
time. The average age for Australia's truck drivers is mid-40s
and many are away from their homes and families for long periods of
time (27 April 2020).
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Truck and plant equipment regulations need drastic
overhaul
Regulatory design rules need to overlap better with
regulations to adequately ensure the safety and operation of plant
vehicles used in infrastructure, construction and commercial road
transport according to a leading industry expert (27 April 2020).
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BP Facilities access for heavy vehicle drivers
In response, the pandemic BP is providing up-to-date site
information, including available facilities such as showers and
lounge access, via its store locator (24 April 2020).
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Protecting supply chain during COVID-19 with forward
planning
Business has come under a variety of threats as a result
of the COVID-19 pandemic including the closure of borders,
increased screening and security measures and the greater frequency
of cyber security attacks.
Forward planning has become imperative to ensure business
continuity plans are effective (24 April 2020).
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600 a day use service centre finder
The NHVR service centre map is proving popular, having
been utilised by more than 600 people a day since it was launched
on April 9. NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto said the map displayed service
centres that were still open and providing facilities to truck
drivers as they continue to deliver essential supplies across the
country (22 April 2020).
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Visual inspections continue as RBT calibration relaxed:
NHVR
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has granted a
temporary relaxation of calibration requirements for roller-brake
testing equipment (21 April 2020).
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Practice and Regulation
FIATA new position paper "container imbalances
during COVID-19"
30 April 2020 –The paper is the latest in a series
of resources produced by FIATA for the freight forwarding industry
in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to empower all stakeholders at
the national and international level. To read the full position
paper, please visit the FIATA
website.
SAL: Class exemption for non-cruise maritime crew
On 9 April, the National Cabinet agreed that the
Australian Government and all states and territories would
implement a consistent and immediate exemption for non-cruise
maritime crew to provide for the transiting to and from their
places of work, within and across jurisdictions with agreed
documentation. The exemption will reviewed on 1 June 2020.
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AMSA reminder: New requirements for vessels carrying
passengers
The new changes have been made through Marine order 504
(Certificates of operation and operation requirements –
national law) Amendment 2020. From the 31 May 2020, any domestic
commercial vessel that carries passengers must meet new
requirements for passenger safety. Make sure your safety management
system adequately addresses your passengers' safety. Read more
about the
regulatory changes to Marine order 504.
Senate: Consultations
Importance of a viable, safe, sustainable and efficient road
transport industry
Status: Submissions closed. Date Referred: 11 September 2019
AIS: Transport and Logistics Industry Reference
Committee projects
The Case for Endorsement will be considered at the
Committee's first meeting in 2020.
TLI Chain of Responsibility
TLI Heavy Vehicle Driver Safety
TLI Freight Forwarding
Queensland
Transport and Other Legislation (Road Safety, Technology
and Other Matters) Amendment Bill 2020
The Bill was referred to the Transport and Public Works
Committee for detailed consideration. The committee is required to
report to the Parliament by 29 May 2020. The report will be
published here.
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Legislation
Commonwealth
Regulations
Gazetted
01 May 2020
Heavy
Vehicle National Law - Multi-State Class 1 Load Carrying Vehicle
Mass Exemption Notice 2020 (No.1)
This Notice provides mass exemptions, conditions of access
and networks for eligible vehicles transporting an indivisible
item, but that do not meet regulation mass limits. This Notice
applies in each participating jurisdiction. This commences on 1 May
2020
Heavy
Vehicle National Law - Multi-State Class 1 Load Carrying Vehicle
Dimension Exemption Notice 2020 (No.1)
This Notice provides dimension exemptions, conditions of
access and networks for eligible vehicles transporting an
indivisible item, but that do not meet regulation dimension limits.
A vehicle to which this Notice applies is an eligible vehicle. This
Notice commences on 1 May 2020
Heavy
Vehicle National Law - National COVID-19 Emergency (Public Holiday
Travel Condition) Derestriction Notice 2020
(No.2)
This Notice suspends certain travel conditions in
specified permits and Gazette Notices made under the Heavy Vehicle
National Law because of reduced access to the roads by the general
public during the COVID-19 Emergency
22 April 2020
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