ALRTA – 30+ Years Strong
The ALRTA (originally the ALTA) was founded in October 1985.
Over the years, the ALRTA and our member associations have together successfully advocated on a range of issues that benefit transport operators and the rural supply chain, including:
- Livestock Loading Schemes
- Harvest Mass Management Schemes
- 4.6 Metre High Livestock Crates
- Charging Reform
- Better Network Access
- 26m B-Doubles / Steerable Axles
- National Heavy Vehicle Regulator
- Animal Welfare
- Development of truckCare
- National Ramp Guidelines
- $10m for ramp upgrades via HVSPP
- Development of LivestockASSIST
- Anti-Lock Braking Exemptions
- 160K Radius Log Book Exemption
- AFM Templates for Livestock Carriers
- Effluent Management / Truckwashes
- Land Transport Standards
- Chain of Responsibility
- Removal of the Carbon Tax
- ALTA one of the founders of the ATA
The Association has been supported by many people, the vast majority have donated their time and resources without receiving any formal accolades – they did it simply because they believed in the association and they wanted to make a difference for the industry. We salute you! It is on your shoulders that we now stand.
Download our history booklet for more information.