The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) has lodged a submission to Infrastructure Australia on the National Freight Network Plan to help achieve substantial efficiency gains for the industry.
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The NSW Government is implementing a new training package to help truck drivers manage fatigue, as well as joining the Federal Government in funding improved rest areas.
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Trucks will be banned from the right hand lane on multi-lane freeways in Victoria as part of a Victorian Government plan to improve safety and encourage better road sharing across the state.
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As part of the national partnership agreement to deliver a seamless national economy, all nine Australian governments have committed to transport and infrastructure reforms, but the COAG Reform Council has found progress to be unsatisfactory.
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Once set up, this new regulator will be responsible for putting in place nationwide rules and regulations for all vehicles over 4.5 tonnes, including inspection standards, safe driving hours, mass limits and registration.
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A new noise camera system will be used to monitor heavy vehicles as part of the Victorian Government's drive to reduce excessive truck noise on Victorian roads.
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The Australasian Railway Association has welcomed the launch of the National Railway Level Crossing Safety Strategy (2010-2020) that delivers a nationally-coordinated action plan to reduce deaths and near misses at Australian railway level crossings.
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Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and New Zealand will work to fast-track new and emerging safety and environmental technologies for trucks.
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More flights, greater competition and lower rates on routes between Australia and China may be possible following the signing of a new air services agreement.
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Chairman of the Australian Transport and Energy Corridor Ltd (ATEC) and well-known rail freight advocate Everald Compton has called for the Australian Rail Track Corporation to be privatised.
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