In the media
COVID19 in Australia: Keep the trucking industry
delivering essential supplies by halting toll costs or suspending
the fuel-based road user charges
As the largest national representative road freight
transport association NatRoad is calling on Government to support
the call to action to reduces operating costs for our industry
members (21 March 2020).
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Shipping lines critiqued on electronic messaging
shortfall
Social distancing means paper delivery orders 'hobble
container supply chain'. Shipping lines critiqued on electronic
messaging shortfall, with container shipping lines are urged to
modernise container park messaging (20 March 2020).
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Man charged over alleged importation of $170,000 of
ketamine
A man has been charged by NSW Police Force over the
importation of ketamine, which was detected by Australian Border
Force (ABF) officers in an air cargo consignment from the United
Kingdom (19 March 2020).
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TCA releases new specification for telematics
devices
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) has released a new
specification for telematics devices for road managers and
regulators across the country using the Road Infrastructure
Management (RIM) application and the Telematics Monitoring
Application (TMA) (19 March 2020).
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Victoria follows QLD in freeing up trucks to deliver
goods
Curfews imposed on heavy vehicles and other delivery
vehicles have been lifted by the Victorian Government it announced,
to reduce burden on supply chains as road freight specialists and
final mile delivery companies respond to dwindling stocks on
supermarket shelves (19 March 2020).
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Queensland slams door on cargo ships; desperately needed
goods at risk
Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) has late this morning
(18 March) banned all commercial ships from entering ports in
Queensland if the ship, or any person onboard, has been in any
country outside of Australia within the last 14-days (18 March
2020).
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Heavy vehicle safety set for boost in bushfire affected
communities
Townships and regional areas affected by recent bushfires
will be assessed by the Federal Government as it loosens the purse
strings on $300 million in funding to upgrade key infrastructure
for trucks across Australia (18 March 2020).
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Other States Must Follow Queensland's Lead on
Curfews
The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) has congratulated
the Queensland Government for its move to permit 24 hour deliveries
to retail premises for the duration of the COVID-19 crisis and
called on other state and territory governments to immediately
follow suit (18 March 2020).
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New funding for bridges and heavy vehicle safety
Communities affected by the recent bushfires will be
assessed as a priority under Round 5 of the Federal Liberal and
Nationals Government's Bridges Renewal Program (BRP) and Round
7 of the Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program (HVSPP) (17
March 2020).
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Report puts livestock supply chain safety in focus
The NHVR is calling for feedback on future safety reforms
across the livestock supply chain. NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto told
Livestock, Bulk and Rural Carriers Association's 2020
Conference in Tamworth that the review would target several key
areas where Chain of Responsibility laws applied to the movement of
sheep and cattle (16 March 2020).
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Austroads bridge research pinpoints access
inefficiencies
Peak roads agency Austroads has unveiled its research
aimed at reducing the impacts of heavy vehicles on bridge
infrastructure while maintaining freight productivity (16 March
2020).
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NHVR urges caution over spate of grape spills
The NHVR is warning drivers to be aware of spilled grapes
on South Australian roads. NHVR Manager Stakeholder Engagement John
Gilbert said that it was critical that operators, vineyards,
wineries and others involved in transporting grapes put in place
robust safety systems to ensure a safe journey for everyone (16
March 2020).
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Vic Govt extends road train access for drought-stricken
farmers
Grain and hay freight movements still desperately needed
by drought-ravaged communities will get a boost under a temporary
extension to the Victorian road train network according to the
State Government (16 March 2020).
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Heavy vehicle industry praises incentives to activate
business spending
The Australian Government's "Coronavirus
stimulus package" announced has pulled the right levers to
encourage spending according to HVIA (12 March 2020).
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Federal funding to fix 147 'Black Spots' in
NSW
A total of 147 dangerous crash sites across New South
Wales will become safer under the latest round of the Federal
Liberal and Nationals Government's Black Spot Program.
Assistant Minister for Road Safety and Freight Transport Scott
Buchholz said this investment would deliver safer roads in local
government areas throughout the state (11 March 2020).
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More rest stops for drivers to revive
Motorists travelling on the Bruce Highway between Cairns
and Ingham have more places to stop and revive thanks to a $3.2
million safety upgrade package. Senator for Queensland Susan
McDonald said since the jointly funded $12.6 billion Bruce Highway
Upgrade Program began in 2013, 27 new rest areas have been
constructed and many of these areas are suitable as truck stops (11
March 2020).
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Published - articles, papers, reports
Investigation and Development of Bridge Formulae for
Inclusion in the Performance-based Standards
AUSTROADS AP-R615-20: 13 March 2020
The May 2018 National Transport Commission review of the Australian
Performance-Based Standards (PBS) scheme revealed the need to
improve the efficiency of heavy vehicle access via the PBS scheme
to access substantial national freight productivity.
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NHVR: Newsletter
Fortnightly newsletter providing important information on
the heavy vehicle industry, including the latest NHVR news and
events, relevant law and policy changes, and resources to help
industry members comply with the HVNL.
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ATSB Investigations
17/03/2020 -
Fractured bogie frame on coal train TM78A at Kooragang, NSW, on 12
December 2017 - final report
A fatigue crack in a coal train wagon bogie went undetected during
preventative maintenance before it escalated to a full fracture,
increasing the risk of derailment, an ATSB investigation has
highlighted.
Practice and Regulation
HVIA Event Cancellations
17 March 2020
HVIA State Committee meetings postponed
18 March 2020 ComVec 2020
conference postponed in response to outbreak
HVIA: ADR 38/05 - Trailer Brake Certification - Evidence
Submission Deadline
HVIA would like to remind members supplying brake kits or
Agents certifying brake kits, that that the deadline for conducting
and submitting your outstanding SARN applications, must be
submitted and approved by the 30th April 2020.
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NHVR: feedback on future safety reforms across the
livestock supply chain
According to the Livestock Supply Chain Issues Paper, movement of
sheep and cattle makes up about four per cent of the national
freight task, but accounts for more than 10 per cent of accidents,
including a significant number of rollovers. Submissions to the
Livestock Supply Chain Review close on April 24, 2020. Click here to respond to
the issues raised.
NHVR Reminder: Survey seeks insight into industry's
safety management
The NHVR has released a survey into how the heavy vehicle
industry and supply chain is tackling their safety
responsibilities. Operators can complete the
survey until 31 March.
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NatRoad Submission Topic: NHVR Draft Productivity
Plan
Submitted to: NHVR; Date submitted: 13 March 2020
NatRoad seeks greater reform measures in a number of areas
especially in measuring compliance costs, better access to data
from the NHVR registration database and binding rules on local
governments in assessing access permits.
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TLI Logistics Operations: Project Updates: ASIC
Approval
At its meeting on Tuesday, 25 February 2020, the AISC
approved the Transport and Logistics Training Package Release 6.0
for referral to the COAG Skills Council for endorsement (19 March
2020).
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International Chamber of Shipping (ICS): Coronavirus
(COVID-19) guidance for the shipping industry
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has issued
guidance for the global shipping industry to help combat the spread
of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Among a raft of measures highlighted
in the guidance the document contains advice on managing Port Entry
Restrictions, offers practical Protective Measures Against COVID-19
for Seafarers, including an Outbreak Management Plan. Free to
download from the ICS
website (09 March 2020).
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SAL UPDATE: commercial shipping in Australia and the
coronavirus
Several key decisions were announced on Sunday 15 March.
Decisions were announced in respect of international air passengers
(including relief crews flying in for a crew-change), ships'
crews arriving in Australia by sea, and a ban on cruise ships
berthing in Australia. Details are outlined here (16 March 2020).
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ABF: Restrictions on Entry to Australia by Commercial
Vessels
Travel restriction on all non-Australian citizens and
non-residents 20 March 2020, non-Australian citizens and
non-Australian residents will not be allowed to enter Australia,
via aircraft or sea vessel. The following exemptions apply: Airline
crew and maritime crew.
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Maritime Safety Queensland: COVD-19
International vessels: General Manager Direction to
Masters of all ships Queensland - COVID 19 - International Vessels,
Issued 15 March
The ship must not enter a Queensland pilotage area until 14 days
have elapsed since the ship or any relevant person on board the
ship left a country outside Australia, whichever is later.
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AMSA: Seafarer welfare during COVID-19 outbreak
This includes the ability of seafarers to be repatriated
home at the end of their service or to join a ship at a foreign
port. The Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC) has strict controls
on service periods at sea and seafarers' rights to
repatriation. The Tokyo MOU has guidelines for shipping companies
which will be available online.
Australian published guidance for maritime workers, including
pilots, on Australia's border requirements is available at
Department of Home Affairs,
Department of Health and
Australian Maritime Safety Authority.
AMSA: New requirements for vessels carrying
passengers
The new changes have been made through Marine order 504
(Certificates of operation and operation requirements - national
law) Amendment 2020. From the 31 May 2020, any domestic commercial
vessel that carries passengers must meet new requirements for
passenger safety. Make sure your safety management system
adequately addresses your passengers' safety.
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Senate: Consultations
Importance of a viable, safe, sustainable and efficient road
transport industry
Status: Submissions closed. Date Referred: 11 September 2019. Next
Hearing: 16 March 2020. Reporting Date: 14 October 2020
AIS: Transport and Logistics Industry Reference
Committee Projects
The Case for Endorsement will be considered at the
Committee's first meeting in 2020.
TLI Chain of Responsibility
TLI Heavy Vehicle Driver Safety
TLI Freight Forwarding
Legislation
Commonwealth
Act Compilation
Protection of the Sea (Prevention of Pollution from
Ships) Act 1983
12/03/2020 - Act No. 41 of 1983 as amended
Protection
of the Sea (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Act 1983
Regulations
Biosecurity
(Human Biosecurity Emergency) (Human Coronavirus with Pandemic
Potential) (Emergency Requirements) Determination
2020
18/03/2020 - The purpose of this legislative instrument is
to impose a requirement that international cruise ships not enter
Australian ports before 15 April 2020.
Biosecurity
(Human Biosecurity Emergency) (Human Coronavirus with Pandemic
Potential) Declaration 2020
18/03/2020 - This instrument declares that a human
biosecurity emergency exists under the Biosecurity Act 2015.
Gazetted 16 March 2020
Heavy
Vehicle National Law - Heavy Vehicle Stated Maps - Amendment Notice
2020 (No.2)
The purpose of this Notice is to amend stated maps for
vehicles at the request of road managers.
The amendments take effect 28 days after publication of Amendment
Notice 2020 (No.2)
NSW
Regulations and other miscellaneous instruments
Rail
Safety (Adoption of National Law) Amendment (Drug and Alcohol
Testing) Regulation 2020 (2020-89) & published LW 13 March
2020
Queensland
Subordinate legislation as made - 20 March 2020
No 32
Petroleum and Gas (Safety) Amendment Regulation (No. 1)
2020
tents (2020 - 32)
4 Amendment of s 11 (Activities prescribed for definition of
operating plant); 9 Amendment of s 74 (Who is the operator of
certain LPG delivery networks); 12 Amendment of s 78 (When operator
must not supply fuel gas to gas system); 3 Amendment of s 80
(Operator of LPG delivery network must ensure only particular
persons supply LPG through the network); 22 Amendment of s 139
(Transporting and supplying LPG cylinders)
Bills Updated
Resources Safety and Health Queensland Bill 2019
Introduced by: Hon A Lynham on 4/09/2019
Stage reached: Passed with amendment on 17/03/2020
Transport and Other Legislation (Road Safety, Technology and Other
Matters) Amendment Bill 2020
Introduced by: Hon M Bailey MP on 17/03/2020; Stage reached:
Referred to Committee on 17/03/2020
28 41Amendment of s 94 (Replacement of s 91M (Interlock period))
.28 42 Replacement of s 96 (Amendment of s 91P (Applying for
interlock exemption)
Victoria
Acts
Road Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2020
Date of assent: 17 March 2020 Act Number: 6/2020
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