The ATA has lodged a submission in response to the Productivity Commission’s inquiry into a heavy vehicle productivity reform package under the National Competition Policy. The submission argues that current regulatory and road access arrangements, particularly under...

In a submission to the Fair Work Commission (FWC), the ATA has supported the principle of making a road transport contractual chain order to address the financial pressure caused by extended payment terms and low contract rates. The TWU applied for the order in 2024;...

Heavy vehicle charges should increase no more than 4 per cent in 2026-27, the ATA’s response to the 2026-27 heavy vehicle charges consultation report from the NTC says. The report sought industry feedback on a proposed 6 per cent increase in heavy vehicle road user...

In October 2025, the NTC published consultation drafts of its draft HVNL standards. The standards put in place more detail about the planned changes to NHVAS. The changes will only affect accredited operators, who will be required to have safety management systems...

Tri-axle dollies should get a 1.5 tonne tare mass increase in the planned amendments to the Heavy Vehicle National Law mass, dimension and loading regulations, the ATA submission on the amendments says. The NTC asked for submissions about the regulations needed to...

Australia’s governments should leave rural speed limits alone. Instead, they should improve safety by fixing black spots and spending more on road upgrades and maintenance, the ATA submission in response to the Australian Government infrastructure department’s...

On 25 August 2025, Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) opened consultations on its advice to the Government on the 2025 Core Skills Occupations List (CSOL). JSA has identified a group of occupations for stakeholder consultation. These relevantly include articulated truck...

In August 2025, the Productivity Commission released its interim report into investing in cheaper, cleaner energy and the net zero transformation. This submission recommends that the Government adopt: a voucher program to encourage the take up of electrification and...

The Heavy Vehicle National Law Amendment Bill was introduced into the Queensland Parliament on 26 August 2025. The bill is the outcome of the HVNL review, which started in 2018. The trucking industry is disappointed with its extended length and the lack of ambition of...

The Performance Based Standards (PBS) scheme should not require electronic braking to be retrofitted, the ATA’s submission to the NHVR on how to implement its revised Directional Stability Under Braking (DSUB) standard says. The submission warns that the NHVR’s...