Media Release
NatRoad welcomes Labor rest stops promise
The Federal Opposition has pledged $80 million for new truck rest stops. While NatRoad says this is welcome, more needs to be done at all government levels in order to reduce driver fatigue. CEO of Na...
NatRoad calls for more action on fuel in wake of budget
Temporary relief from soaring fuel prices is a cornerstone of the Morrison Government’s Budget, but the National Road Transport Association says more needs to be done for the road freight sector. The ...
CEO Warren Clark responds to the government’s hydrogen refuelling network plans
CEO Warren Clark issued a response for ‘The World Today’ ABC radio regarding the NSW, Victorian and Queensland government’s plans to build the first hydrogen refueling network. Sourc...
NatRoad greets Kanofski HVNL Review
The National Road Transport Association has welcomed the announcement of a review of the Heavy Vehicle Law reform process by former New South Wales Roads and Maritime Services head Ken Kanofski. NatRo...
NatRoad calls for sweeping waterfront reforms
Efficiency at our ports must be boosted and road freight access improved for Australia to recover from the pandemic and compete with the rest of the world, the National Road Transport Association has ...
NatRoad urges quick passage for unfair contract law
The National Road Transport Association says it will be a race against time for the Federal Parliament to pass unfair contract legislation, following its introduction into the House of Representatives...
NatRoad says High Court’s Jamsek judgment is a landmark moment for owner drivers
Today’s landmark High Court judgment rejecting long-term contractors being treated as employees draws a line in the sand for the status of owner drivers. The High Court was considering an appeal again...
NatRoad gives thumbs up as RAT Tax traps finally shut
The Federal Government’s decision to make COVID-19 tests tax deductible for individuals and to exempt businesses from fringe benefit tax (FBT) is welcome, the National Road Transport Association said ...
NatRoad renews unfair contracts call for Parliamentary sitting
The Morrison Government must bring on legislation reforming unfair contracts when Federal Parliament resumes next week, the National Road Transport Association said today. Treasury released an exposur...