Media releases
Trucking industry calls for 30 day payment terms
The Fair Work Commission should require customers to pay invoices from trucking businesses within 30 days, ATA CEO Mathew Munro said today. The FWC is preparing to hold hearings into an application for a road transport contractual chain order from the Transport...
Trucking industry welcomes fuel consultation papers
The trucking industry has welcomed the Government’s release of two consultation papers about building Australia’s fuel security and renewable fuels. The Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Catherine King,...
$400 million truck plan to reduce costs for families and exporters
The Government’s $400 million plan to boost truck productivity will reduce costs for families and our exporters, Australian Trucking Association Chair Mark Parry said today. Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced the plan today, following the completion of a Productivity...
ATA Future Leaders program kicks off with new sponsor Volvo Group Australia
The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has today announced the launch of nominations for its award-winning Future Leaders Forum (FLF), along with new major sponsor Volvo Group Australia. Volvo now joins global telematics provider Geotab as a major supporter of the...
Truck fuel tax relief should remain in place
The Australian Government should keep its current fuel tax relief measure for trucks until at least the end of August, Australian Trucking Association CEO Mathew Munro said today. Fuel excise and the road user charge on truck fuel are set to return to normal on 3...
ATA opens technical award nominations and introduces new training, sustainability sponsors
The Australian Trucking Association has opened nominations for its technical and training awards and its new National Sustainability Award, sponsored by Michelin Australia. The awards will be presented on 14 October 2026 at the ATA’s Technology and Maintenance...
Australian Trucking Association welcomes new members
The Australian Trucking Association is welcoming two new association members: the National Road Freighters Association (NRFA) and the Livestock, Bulk and Rural Carriers Association (LBRCA). The ATA is a united voice for its members on trucking issues of national...
Trucking industry welcomes fuel tax relief extension
The Australian Trucking Association has welcomed the Government’s announcement today that it will extend its fuel excise and truck road user charge relief to the end of July, but with new rates. From 1 July, fuel excise will be 16 cents per litre lower than its normal...
Extend fuel excise, road user charge reductions
The Australian Government should extend its reductions to fuel excise and the truck road user charge beyond their 30 June end date, Australian Trucking Association CEO Mathew Munro said today. The ATA is a united voice for its members on trucking issues of national...
Trucking industry backs WA bill to improve train lighting
The trucking industry has urged the Western Australian Parliament to pass a private member’s bill that would mandate minimum lighting standards for trains. The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) and Western Roads Federation (WRF) made the call today, ahead of the...