JOINT STATEMENT: CHANGES TO SUPPORT CRITICAL SUPPLY CHAIN WORKFORCE WELCOMED

The Australian transport, freight and logistics sector has welcomed the National Cabinet’s decision to relieve pressures on the industry’s workforce.   Assistant Minister Scott Buchholz said the changes from today’s National Cabinet meeting were the result of Government working with and listening to the needs of industry.   “Throughout this pandemic we have worked closely…

New trucking apprenticeship to keep driving Australia’s economy

The Morrison Government has cleared the road for a new truck driving apprenticeship to help secure Australia’s economic recovery, following calls from the transport and logistic sector for a nationally agreed qualification to meet future workforce challenges. The new national apprenticeship, Certificate III in Driving Operations, will see the industry in conjunction with states and…

Truck Show back during a heavy vehicle boon

he Brisbane Truck Show is back in 2021 during a heavy vehicle industry renaissance, following a significant increase in freight and logistics demand during the COVID-19 pandemic. Returning this week, the Brisbane Truck Show is Australia’s largest indoor event in 18 months and the next stage in Australians economic recovery, Budget 2021. Assistant Minister for…