Policy & Regulation
Government, regulators and the rules that shape the transport sector.
Nick Leggett: Ask questions in the weeks leading up to the election
A month is a long time in politics and with New Zealand’s general election moved from September 19 to October 17, we are seeing more of…
RTF election manifesto seeks political party response
The Road Transport Forum (RTF) has put together an election manifesto ahead of the general election declaring roads “the lifeblood of the economy”. The RTF is…
Government tracer app to become mandatory for business
Businesses will be required to have a QR code in place if they wish to continue to open - with a one week deadline to do…
RTF helps push quick law change to keep freight moving
The Road Transport Forum (RTF) has worked to push for an urgent law change and a designated slip lane for trucks to keep freight moving during…
New law aims to cut fuel prices
A more competitive market and lower fuel prices will result from the Fuel Industry Bill passed into law overnight by Parliament, says energy and resources minister…
HVIA urges govt to ‘learn from NZ mistakes’
Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA) says mirroring the New Zealand model “would risk devastation” to the Victorian and national economy ahead of the state’s move towards…
Drug driving bill introduced to Parliament
A new bill is giving police the power to conduct random roadside drug testing of drivers. The Land Transport (Drug Driving) Amendment Bill was introduced to…
ATA slams govt COVID response and warns of industry shutdown
The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) is slamming its government’s response to COVID-19 testing of interstate truck drivers and is warning it could shut down the industry. ATA…
New mandatory regulation tackles tyre dumping
The Government is introducing mandatory product stewardship schemes requiring manufactures to take responsibility for some end-of-life products, such as tyres, before they go to waste…
Forestry amendment bill passed
Parliament has passed a new forestry amendment bill that brings compulsory industry registration and practice standards. The Forests (Regulation of Log Traders and Forestry Advisers) Amendment…