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TRANSPORT INDUSTRY STANDARDS FORUM
ALRTA and state member associations had five representatives (John Beer, Marla Stone, Mark Sullivan, John Mitchell and Mat Munro) in attendance at the Labor’s Party’s ‘Transport Industry Safety Forum’ held this week at Australian Parliament House.
Photo: Senator Glenn Sterle Opens the Forum.
There were more than 70 representatives in total from the TWU, supply chain, academia, drivers, owner-drivers and various industry associations. The Forum was hosted by Labor Senator Glenn Sterle and moderated by Labor Senator Gallacher. Senator Rex Patrick from the Centre Alliance Party also observed the meeting.
Participants voiced their views about various safety and fairness problems in the industry. There was general agreement that the trucking industry should be held in higher esteem by decision-makers and the community, and of course, that safety must be improved where ever possible.
Photo (L-R): ALRTA Representatives Mark Sullivan, Marla Stone and John Beer.
TWU National Secretary Michael Kaine provided an overview of the ALP transport policy platform – which centres around the re-introduction of a system for regulating road transport pay and conditions. Mr Kaine also provided some commentary on the TWU’s preferences for implementation and answered questions from forum participants.
ALRTA is currently preparing a detailed internal briefing on the Forum outcomes which will be considered at a face-to-face meeting of the ALRTA National Council next week. Mr Kaine has agreed to attend the ALRTA Council meeting to further explain the TWU proposals and to answer additional questions.
Photo: Marla Stone talks from an owner-driver perspective.
Whether or not the ALP and TWU proposals become a reality will ultimately depend on the outcome of the May 2019 Federal Election. ALRTA will continue to work with the ALP and TWU to better understand and influence the proposals as they develop further.
We will provide members with critical information before its time to exercise your vote. Stay tuned.
DINNER WITH DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER
ALRTA has accepted an invitation to dine with the Deputy Prime Minister, the Hon Michael McCormack MP, and Assistant Minister for Road Safety, the Hon. Scott Buchholz MP, in Brisbane next week.
Our representatives are Ian Wild (LRTAQ President), Graeme Hoare (Martins Stock Haulage), Mark Collins (Frasers Livestock Transport) and Gavin Smith (HLE Smith).
This intimate meeting is an excellent opportunity to discuss rural transport issues with two of our industry’s most important Federal Ministers immediately prior to the April Federal Budget and May Election.
LIVE EXPORTS
ASEL Review Report Released
The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has released the final report on the Review of the Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock (ASEL): sea transport, along with its response.
The department has accepted all 49 recommendations in the report, either in full or in principle.
The review addresses the export of livestock by sea, from sourcing and preparation through to the management of livestock on-board vessels.
The review has recommended an allometric approach to calculating stocking densities, which will require more space for livestock on most exports. It recommends an alternative stocking option for short cattle voyages, where there is proven and continued high performance by the exporter and the vessel.
It also recommended that a Heat Stress Risk Assessment (HSRA) be applied to all voyages that cross the equator. This recommendation will require further model development to cover additional routes. Until then, HSRA will continue to apply to voyages to or through the Middle East.
Other key recommendations focused on increased animal welfare reporting and enhanced sourcing and preparation requirements to support animal welfare outcomes.
For the full report and the departmental response visit http://www.agriculture.gov.au/animal/welfare/export-trade/review-asel.
Inspector-General Takes Office
Mr Ross Carter has started in his role as the Interim Inspector-General of Live Animal Exports (IIGLAE), to provide independent oversight of the regulator.
Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud welcomed Mr Carter, saying he would bring impartiality and extensive experience to the role.
“Mr Carter is well-placed to oversee live animal export regulation, with some 20 years’ experience in regulatory practice, public administration and related academic studies,” Minister Littleproud said.
“I said I would reset the live export industry, and this is another important step in delivering on that promise.
“An Inspector General was a recommendation of the Moss Review, and now it’s done.
“I’m glad we have someone stepping into this role with fresh eyes.
“Mr Carter will audit and review the systems and processes that underpin the department’s regulation of livestock exports.
“This oversight will improve confidence for our farmers, industry and the community in the regulation of livestock exports.
“I welcome Mr Carter, and wish him the best of luck in his new role.”
Fast Facts:
- Establishing the IIGLAE is a key recommendation (#15) of the Moss Review.
- Mr Carter has been engaged to fill the role of IIGLAE for 12 months pending completion of legislation to establish the statutory appointment.
- A full merit-based selection process involving a selection committee and advertisement in the national press and online was used to fill the role.
VEHICLES AS A WORKPLACE
Did you know that vehicle use in road traffic is the most significant contributor to work-related traumatic injury?
Austroads has joined with the Heads of Workplace Safety Authorities (HWSA) to launch a new work health and safety guide ‘Vehicles as a Workplace’.
The guide outlines the process for dealing with road traffic hazards in line with WHS legislation and road traffic safety principles.
It aims to target road fatalities among Australian workers and can be used by organisations and individuals from any industry who use any sort of vehicle for work purposes on the road network in Australia or New Zealand.
REMINDER: COP WORKSHOP
ALRTA will host a workshop in Canberra on 28 March 2019 to progress the development of a Registered Industry Code of Practice (RICP) for ‘Managing effluent in the livestock supply chain’.
For more information please contact ALRTA Project Officer, Sue Davies, on (02) 6247 5434 or project@alrta.org.au
TICKETS ON SALE FOR NTI’S NEXT TRUCK RESTORATION
Australia’s number one truck insurer – National Transport Insurance (NTI) is excited to announce tickets are now available online at www.nti.com.au/ntimnd for the next truck in NTI’s Restoration Series for Motor Neurone Disease.
Tickets are pitched at 1 for $10 or 6 for $50, with 100% of proceeds going directly to the MND Research Institute of Australia to award the NTI Research Grant, and the MND & Me Foundation.
This year’s truck, a 1946 Ford Jailbar fondly dubbed “Roxanne”, promises to deliver a different kind of restoration to the previous project – a 1946 International Model K5, known as the “Green Diamond”.
The raffle will be drawn at the 2019 Brisbane Truck Show, hence we’d greatly appreciate inclusion into any of your member comms and/or social media support prior to then to help raise as much money and awareness as possible for this terminal disease that impacts thousands of unsuspecting Australians every year.
Raffle tickets can be purchased by going to www.nti.com.au/ntimnd or NTI Facebook page www.facebook.com/NationalTransportInsurance/.
TICKETS ON SALE FOR NTI’S NEXT TRUCK RESTORATION
Australia’s number one truck insurer – National Transport Insurance (NTI) is excited to announce tickets are now available online at www.nti.com.au/ntimnd for the next truck in NTI’s Restoration Series for Motor Neurone Disease.
Tickets are pitched at 1 for $10 or 6 for $50, with 100% of proceeds going directly to the MND Research Institute of Australia to award the NTI Research Grant, and the MND & Me Foundation.
This year’s truck, a 1946 Ford Jailbar fondly dubbed “Roxanne”, promises to deliver a different kind of restoration to the previous project – a 1946 International Model K5, known as the “Green Diamond”.
The raffle will be drawn at the 2019 Brisbane Truck Show, hence we’d greatly appreciate inclusion into any of your member comms and/or social media support prior to then to help raise as much money and awareness as possible for this terminal disease that impacts thousands of unsuspecting Australians every year.
Raffle tickets can be purchased by going to www.nti.com.au/ntimnd or NTI Facebook page www.facebook.com/NationalTransportInsurance/.
PACCAR PARTS AUSTRALIA ANNOUNCES TWIN CITY TRUCK CENTRE WODONGA AS 2018 DEALER OF THE YEAR
The award was presented at the 2019 PACCAR Dealer Meeting held at Queenstown, New Zealand. The annual two day business meeting brought together PACCAR dealers from across Australia and New Zealand. The meeting focused on new products, innovative programs and customer satisfaction.
The Dealer of the Year Award recognizes dealers over a range of areas including sales growth, parts availability, participation in retail marketing activities, training and, most importantly, the support the dealer provides customers.
Damian Smethurst, General Manager of PACCAR Parts Australia presented the Dealer of the Year trophy to Twin City Truck Centre Dealer Principal, Chris Dziedzic, congratulating the dealership for winning the PACCAR Parts award and crediting them for their benchmark performance.
“Twin City Truck Centre has embraced all aspects of the aftermarket for a number of years now, so it is especially pleasing to see their efforts and focus rewarded in this way. Chris and his loyal team continue to strive for excellence in customer service by offering industry leading quality, parts availability and technical support. TCTC also fully support aftermarket initiatives such as PACCAR Parts Fleet Services, the TRP product range, vendor retail marketing activities and outside sales representatives. This all round focus is resulting in solid business growth that will no doubt provide a platform for future customer service investments. Congratulations to Chris, Mark and the team at TCTC!” Damian said.
“We were very proud to accept the award on behalf of the whole dealership. In a very competitive parts market, the whole team really embraced ‘Our Focus’, which provides our customers with quality, value, and well communicated products and services.” says Chris Dziedzic.
“Mark Ayton, our Parts Manager, was fantastic in mentoring the staff, investing in training, and encouraging the youth. It is great to see the development of our next generation. Of course, you can’t succeed unless you have the perfect partner and we are lucky enough to have PACCAR as our partner.”
“PACCAR really provide quality product at super pricing and with the growth in product range in the TRP brand, it certainly assists us to grow.” adds Dziedzic.
“We’re extremely proud to receive the 2018 PACCAR Parts Dealer of the year award. Every member of our Parts team worked hard right throughout the year to help achieve this goal. Our staff truly are a great asset. An excellent relationship with PACCAR Parts, coupled with an ever-expanding range of parts and accessories has also assisted with growth.” comments Mark Ayton, Parts Manager of Twin City Truck Centre.
PACCAR Australia, a subsidiary of PACCAR Inc, a Six Sigma company. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.
Tom Floyd – PDC Operations Manager, Chris Dziedzic – Dealer Principal of Twin City Truck Centre, Justin Brooks – General Manager of Twin City Truck Centre & Damian Smethurst – General Manager of PACCAR Parts Australia
UPCOMING EVENTS
Trucking Australia 2019 – Perth 3-5 April
Secure your spot at the ATA Foundation Sponsors Awards Gala Dinner
Proudly sponsored by BP, NTI and Volvo, this is a night like no other.
Your host for the evening, Australia comedian and Perth local Peter Rowsthorn. Well know by many for his role on Kath & Kim and appearances on Thank God You’re Here and The Comedy Company, Peter is one of Australia’s most experienced stand up comics.
Enjoy a unique dining experience as we celebrate the achievement of industry peers with the 2019 National Trucking Industry Awards – a highlight of the trucking year.
These prestigious awards recognise businesses and individuals who have gone above and beyond the requirements of their role to improve their workplace and the industry.
Who will be named this year’s winners? Join us at Trucking Australia as we celebrate industry excellence.
Register now at www.truckingaustralia.com.au
2019 ALRTA/LRTASA National Combined Conference
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