On 2 April 2026, the TWU and ARTIO made a joint application to the Fair Work Commission for an urgent fuel cost recovery order. The commission issued a notice of intent and draft order on 14 April, after Employment and Workplace Relations Minister Amanda Rishworth...

After its fuel price conference on Wednesday 25 March 2026, the Fair Work Commission directed ARTIO and the TWU to provide further information and detail about potential rate review processes, relevant data sources and potential adjustment formulas. The commission...

On 4 March 2026, the National Transport Commission released the Heavy Vehicle National Amendment Regulation (Miscellaneous Amendments) 2026 for consultation. This submission supports the proposed amendments, noting that the changes strengthen the Heavy Vehicle...

The trucking industry is under growing pressure as fuel prices surge due to the Iran war. For many trucking businesses already operating on razor-thin margins, rising fuel costs are pushing operations to the brink. The ATA has consistently highlighted the sector’s...

On 4 November 2025, the Senate established the Select Committee on Productivity in Australia to inquire into and report on the history of Australia’s productivity, opportunities to drive growth and the structural barriers to growth. The committee’s discussion paper...

The ATA has lodged a submission in response to the review of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Acts 2023 and 2024, which proposes further reforms to address holes in the Fair Work Act 2009. Road freight underpins the national economy yet operates...

The ATA has provided a response to the Australian Rail Industry Standards Association’s draft of the Rolling Stock Lighting and Visibility Standards (AS 7531).   The submission supports comprehensive lighting requirements for rolling stock, arguing for the following...

The ATA’s 2026-27 pre-budget submission urges the Government to reject the Productivity Commission’s recommendation to phase out access to fuel tax credits for heavy vehicles travelling on public roads. The submission argues that the Government should retain fuel tax...

The ATA has provided a measured response to the NHVR’s proposed updates to the Performance Based Standards for Static Rollover Threshold (SRT), Rearward Amplification (RA) and High Speed Transient Offtracking (HSTO). The submission supports the overall direction of...

The ATA has submitted its response to the NTC’s draft amendments to the Heavy Vehicle (Mass, Dimension and Loading) National Regulation. The submission supports the amendments as positive steps toward improving heavy vehicle productivity, safety and environmental...