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IN THIS ISSUE

NEWSLETTER >> OCTOBER 2011 >> ISSUE 9

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ALC has released its policy on national transport Legislation, and has called for the new transport regulators to be ‘national’ in both practice and name.

The Policy, which ALC has provided to Australia’s transport ministers, reflects our concerns that the national transport regulators agreed to by COAG on 19 August 2011 will not have the authority or resourcing necessary to deliver on the anticipated benefits of this reform.

The Policy clearly states ALC’s expectations for the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, the Maritime Safety Regulator and the Rail Safety Regulator to have the ‘teeth’ required to ensure the national laws operate in a uniform fashion nationally. Such an approach is critical to boosting productivity, increasing efficiency and improving safety in the freight transport and logistics industry.

‘About ALC‘–The Australian Logistics Council represents the major and national companies participating in the Australian freight transport and logistics supply chain.

Our mission is to influence national transport and infrastructure regulation and policy to ensure Australia has safe, secure, efficient, sustainable and internationally competitive supply chains.

The Australian Logistics Council members and associate members are major companies, associations, government agencies and organisations participating in the Australian freight transport and logistics supply chain. To view a list of our members see last page.

The Policy includes three ‘keys to success’ which ALC believe are critical to maximising the economic benefits of the national transport reforms. We believe the three new regulators must:

»» Replace the 23-state based regulators with current responsibility for administering transport laws.

»» Have full responsibility for policy and legislation development.

»» Receive adequate funding in the form of transferred funds from the state jurisdictions, with powers to use these funds to administer all elements of the national laws.

ALC also articulates the belief that that full responsibility for legislation development should be transferred from the National Transport Commission to the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator.

The ALC Policy on National Transport Legislation is available by

MANAgINg DIRECTOR’S MESSAgE

CLICkINg HERE

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ALC AdvoCACy

NTC Discussion Paper – ‘A Corporate Approach to Road Safety’

ALC’s submission to the NTC on its discussion paper A Corporate Approach to Road Safety highlights the important role the Retail Logistics Supply Chain Code of Practice (RLSC) plays improving safety along the retail logistics supply chain.

NTC published the paper to generate discussion about how corporate safety initiatives can contribute to improving road safety within the wider community, including how they can contribute to meeting meet Australia’s National Road Safety Strategy targets.

The discussion paper lists a number of corporate and industry based road safety schemes, but unfortunately it fails to mention the RLSC. ALC’s submission discusses the benefits of the RLSC as an industry-led safety scheme, and how its registration as a Code of Practice by VicRoads establishes a ‘reasonable steps defence’ in the event of an incident in Victoria.

ALC’s submission also queries the paper’s proposal to develop a ‘national partnership’ concept comprising various safety elements which ALC points out are matters which are currently being implemented under regulatory or co-regulatory models.

ALC’s submission is available by CLICkINg HERE

ALC Forum 2012 Registration Now Open! Registration for the Australian Logistics Council Forum 2012, to be held from 28 – 30 march, is now open and ALC encourages you to take advantage of the early registration rates.

Please visit the registrations page of the Forum website for a full list of registration rates and to register online. For further information including program, speakers, venue and social events, download the Forum’s Registration brochure by CLICkINg HERE There are also many attractive and high value sponsorship, exhibition and advertising opportunities still available.

CLICk HERE to download the sponsorship and exhibition Prospectus.

For enquiries please contact Drew Whait, Sponsorship & exhibition Account Manager at sponsorship@arinex.com.au or on +61 2 9265 0700

The theme of the 2012 Forum is Positioning Australia in the global Supply Chain with a range of national and international industry leaders confirming they will be speaking at the event. To view a list of the confirmed speakers CLICk HERE .

ALC is also pleased to announce that H.e The Hon. Tim Fischer, author of recently released novel Trains Unlimited in the 21st Century, will be the special guest speaker at the Forum Dinner. The former Deputy Prime minister will speak on the topic of “LOBBYING HARD FOR HOLISTIC LOGISTICS!”

For further information please visit the Forum website www.alcforum2012.com or contact Forum Managers arinex pty limited on 02 9265 0700 or at alcforum2012@arinex.com.au.

Positioning Australia in the Global Supply Chain

28 – 30 March 2012 Sofitel Sydney Wentworth

FORUM 2012

FORUM 2012 Positioning Australia in the Global Supply Chain

Positioning Australia in the Global Supply Chain

www.alcforum2012.com

ALC Annual Dinner Guest Speaker Former Deputy Prime Minister Tim Fischer speaking on the topic of “LOBBYING HARD FOR HOLISTIC LOGISTICS!”.

Confirmed Speakers• George Bearzot – Logistics Director

Lion Co

• Garry Bowditch – Director & CEO,

SMART Infrastructure Facility

• Lisa Brock – Executive Manager

Freight, Qantas Freight

• Stephen Cleary – Chief Executive

Officer, Star Track Express Pty Limited

• Paul Coutts – Group Products, Marketing and Sales Director, Toll

Global Forwarding

• Michael Deegan – Chief Executive

Officer, Infrastructure Australia

• Ingilby Dickson – General Manager

Supply Chain, BlueScope Steel

• Nick Dimopoulos – Chief Executive Officer, National Transport Commission

• John Fullerton – Chief Executive, ARTC

• Grant Gilfillan – Chief Executive

Officer, Sydney Ports Corporation

• Paul H. Graham – Chief Executive Officer - Asia Pacific, DHL Supply Chain

• Bruce Herbert – National Director Operations & Logistics, Coca-Cola

Amatil (Aust) Pty Ltd

• Lance Hockridge – Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, QR

National Limited

• Maurice James – Managing Director/

Deputy Chairman, Qube Logistics

• Chris Koniditsiotis – Chief Executive

Officer, Transport Certification Australia

• Brian Kruger – Managing Director,

Toll Group

• Paul Larsen – Chief Executive Officer,

Brookfield Rail

• Gary Liddle – CEO VicRoads and Chair CRRP Project Team COAG Road

Reform Project

• Paul McClintock – Chairman, COAG

Reform Council

• Mike Mrdak – Chief Executive Officer,

Dept of Infrastructure & Transport

• Nicolaj Noes – Managing Director,

Maersk Australia Pty Ltd

• Phil Ruthven – Chairman, IBISWorld

• Air Vice-Marshal Margaret Staib AM – CSC Commander Joint Logistics Joint Logistics Command, Department of Defence

• Geoff Thomas – General Manager

Logistics, Woolworths

Further Information ALC Forum 2012 Managersarinex pty limited GPO Box 128, Sydney NSW 2001 Australia

T +61 2 9265 0700 F +61 2 9267 5443 E alcforum2012@arinex.com.au W www.alcforum2012.com

InvitationIt is with great pleasure we invite your attendance at our Australian Logistics Council Forum held at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth on 28 – 30 March 2012.Held over two days, the Australian Logistics Council Forum 2012 will focus on positioning Australia in global supply chains whilst continuing to address the large and growing national freight task. The Forum will also provide an opportunity for the industry to showcase the latest technology, products and services.

The Australian Logistics Council Forum 2012 is organised by and for Australia’s freight transport and logistics industry; if you are involved, you need to be there.

We look forward to seeing you at the Forum in March.

Yours sincerely

Don Telford, Michael Kilgariff, ALC Chairman ALC Chief Executive

ProgramThe theme for 2012’s Forum is Positioning Australia in the Global Supply Chain. The foundation of a truly international marketplace is a strong and efficient global supply chain that supports and enhances global economic growth.

The Australian Logistics Forum 2012 will provide a unique look at the range of challenges and opportunities confronting Australia’s freight transport and logistics industry in this age of global commerce, and provide a platform to discuss how Australian businesses can best position themselves in the global supply chain.

Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities There are many attractive and high value sponsorship, exhibition and advertising opportunities available. For enquiries please contact Drew Whait, Sponsorship & Exhibition Account Manager at sponsorship@arinex.com.au or on +61 2 9265 0700.

KEY DATES

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION OPEN: Now Open!

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DEADLINE: December 2011

CONFERENCE OPENS: 28 March 2012

CONFERENCE CLOSES: 30 March 2012

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Productivity Commission Enquiry into the Economic Regulation of Airport Services

ALC’s submission to the Productivity Commission on its draft report on the economic Regulation of Airport Services highlights the need for well-planned and efficient infrastructure around airports to support Australia’s freight effort and the broader Australian economy.

The Productivity Commission was asked to undertake the inquiry to examine the effectiveness and efficiency of the current economic regulation and quality of service monitoring regime for airports, and whether new arrangements are needed. The report notes access to a number of airport precincts is affected due to congestion and poor planning.

It our submission, ALC suggests extending the proposed biTRe study into the appropriateness of dedicated freight infrastructure to also take in airports. ALC’s submission also re-states our call for a National Partnership between Australian governments to ensure the position of freight is better recognised in the planning process, and suggests amendments to the Airports Act to achieve better planning outcomes at airports as they relate to freight.

ALC’s submission is available by

A national system for commercial vessel safety

ALC’s submission on the development of a national system for commercial vessel safety reinforces our position on the need for a national regulator to maximise the benefits from this important reform.

The Council of Australian governments agreed to the establishment of a national maritime safety regulator on 19 August 2011. However, in its current form, much of the administration of the scheme has been left with jurisdictionally based regulators.

ALC’s submission clearly states that the proposed Maritime Safety National Law Act should be administered and have services delivered by a single agency, which is consistent with ALC’s Policy on National Transport Legislation. ALC looks forward to the development of the National Law, and will have more comments once draft legislation is published.

ALC’s submission is available by CLICkINg HERE

ALC ADvOCACy (continued)

CLICkINg HERE

ALC Infrastructure Report

ALC’s infrastructure Policy Committee is seeking industry proposals to produce the ALC infrastructure Report. it is intended that the Report will serve as an industry response to infrastructure Australia’s updated infrastructure priority list in its recent publication ‘Communicating the imperative for Action’.

The infrastructure priority list includes a number of projects of potential significance to Australia’s freight transport and logistics industry, including the construction of new intermodal terminals, improving freight access to international gateways, upgrades to major highways and rail-lines and projects designed to improve congestion in our cities. However, there has been little analysis of the infrastructure priority list from a transport and logistics perspective, which is where the ALC report will be focussed.

ALC ADvOCACy (continued)

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Registration of RLSC by vicroads as a code of practice

The ALC Retail Logistics Supply Chain Code of Practice (RLSC) has been registered by Vicroads as a Code of Practice, which will see signatories to the Code enjoy the benefits of a ‘reasonable steps defence’ in the event of an incident in Victoria.

RLSC has been a successful tool that has assisted participants to better understand their responsibilities in the retail supply chain when they control or influence the safe and legal carriage of freight. Having RLSC registered as a Code of Practice means the Code will see a shift in the burden of proof from the defendant to the prosecution, and paves the way for recognition by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, when it commences in January 2013

Since the Code’s inception the number of signatories has grown to 63 companies and has included approximately 900 independent 3rd party audits conducted by RAbqSA heavy vehicle accredited auditors.

The Code’s registration represents a significant step in the development of RLSC and the National Logistics Safety Code (NLSC). ALC has also published a new brochure on the NLSC (available on the ALC website) which will be sent to the Ceos of Australia’s top 1000 companies to explain how NLSC works and to highlight how the Code may help them meet their Chain of Responsibility obligations under the Heavy Vehicle National Law. The brochure emphasises that all employees, including directors, may be liable for a breach under the HVNL.

For further information on the Codes, please visit the ALC website or contact ian Ross, RLSC Program Director on 0400 591 626 or email ian.Ross@austlogistics.com.au.

ALC at the Tax Forum - Better Investment on Transparency Needed in Infrastructure Debate

ALC managing Director michael kilgariff has told delegates attending the Tax Forum in Canberra that there needs to be greater transparency in the provision of infrastructure in Australia.

The two-day forum was held to discuss priorities and directions for further tax reform in Australia, including road and congestion pricing.

mr kilgariff’s comments reflected ALC’s belief that all infrastructure projects should be assessed against a long term plan driven by volumes to ensure an effective framework for decision making by financiers and private/public sector players.

He also argued that any debate on congestion taxes needs to focus on all vehicles on the road, not just heavy vehicles, and reminded delegates that heavy vehicles are the victims of congestion, not the cause.

ALC looks forward to the Government’s response to the Tax Forum Discussions, in particular the session on road pricing and congestion.

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ALC ADvOCACy (continued)

NTC releases review outcomes on the Australian Dangerous goods Code

In late 2010, ALC made a submission on the Australian Dangerous goods Code – 7th edition (ADg7) stating our preference for the ADg Code to be prepared using the ‘applied legislation model’ whereby one jurisdiction makes the Code, with the other jurisdictions then subsequently ‘applying’ the first jurisdiction’s legislation, in the same way as the Heavy Vehicle Law consolidation is to be implemented.

in September NTC released the implementation and regulatory outcomes review of ADg7. of interest is that NTC has picked up the comments by ALC on the necessity for national laws covering the Transport of Dangerous goods.

CLICk HERE to read more and to download the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous goods by Road and Rail – 7th edition Implementation and Regulatory Outcomes Review.

ALC tour Port Botany and Enfield Intermodal Terminal site

ALC member Sydney Ports Corporation recently hosted an ‘on the ground’ tour of Port botany for ALC, providing an in-depth look at the functioning of the port and the large scale plans underway for the enfield intermodal Logistics Centre (iLC) site in Sydney’s inner west, just 18 kilometres from the port.

ALC staff witnessed first-hand the logistics involved in assuring a smooth operation across the entire supply chain; the issues the port faces with congestion and container space; and the construction work currently underway to improve road and rail links within the port precinct.

sydney Ports has just announced that the container trade through the Port for the month of August 2011 was the highest ever for a single month of container movements, increasing by 2.4 per cent and reaching 185,534 Teu. These statistics reinforce the importance of two of Sydney Ports’ current major projects - the expansion of the port and the development of the iLC in enfield.

The implementation of these two projects is expected to ease congestion and improve the movement of freight within as well as to and from the port significantly.

The expansion of the Port will see a third terminal built and operated by Hutchison Port Holdings. The new terminal will cover 60 hectares of reclaimed terminal land and will be one of the largest port projects to be undertaken in Australia in the last 30 years.

The iLC at enfield is part of a network of existing and planned intermodal terminal facilities in Sydney and will service around a quarter of the total intermodal demand.

To find out more on both projects, visit the Sydney ports Corporation’s website, www.sydneyports.com.au.

ALC managing Director, michael kilgariff and Senior manager Supply Chain Sydney Ports, Alan Flynn at the third terminal expansion site at Port botany. images supplied courtesy of Sydney Ports Corporation.

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ALC MEMBER PROFILE

Star Track Express

Star Track express is a national leader in express freight and logistics solutions. Founded in 1974, the company established a clear identity as an independent carrier that provided outstanding customer service, competitive pricing, and innovative logistics solutions. These benefits and the drive for continual improvement are prevalent at star Track express today.

The recent integration of Australian air express’ Retail division and star Track express has opened the doors for significant nationwide expansion—presenting great opportunities to become an even bigger and more competitive player in the express freight market.

in late 2003, Star Track express was acquired by a joint venture between Australia Post and qantas. under this joint ownership arrangement, Star Track express’ stable and secure future was cemented in the marketplace.

Today, the company is one of Australia’s leading express freight carriers that boasts state-of-the-art

automated freight sortation terminals on the eastern seaboard, 3PL warehouses in most capital cities and modern depots in major regional centres, all integrated to inform the freight lifecycle.

businesses have become increasing reliant on express freight services to meet their time-critical logistics needs and no other express freight carrier has access to the network infrastructure that we do. Star Track express owns and operates a road linehaul network to adjoining capital cities, together with an extensive radio-controlled pick-up and delivery fleet in excess of 2000 vehicles.

in 2010, a fleet of Hybrid electric Trucks were introduced as a strategy to help minimise environmental impacts and are a symbol of the continual commitment to reducing their carbon footprint.

The sheer size and capacity of the combined fleet, coupled with their extensive branch network ensures their ability to reliably deliver on time and in full is unequalled. each week, the company transports more than

one million consignments across Australia for customers.

Star Track express partners with their customers to provide logistics solutions tailored to suit their needs. With the ability to formulate and implement effective and innovative solutions and support them with industry leading technology has underpinned Star Track express’ success and continued growth.

Star Track express is proud of its reputation for service excellence and leadership in the express freight market. membership with ALC represents Star Track express’ commitment to supporting the supply chain industry policy and regulation—ensuring the industry has a safe, efficient, sustainable and competitive future.

Star Track express joined ALC as a Council member earlier this year.

For more information on Star Track express please visit www.startrackexpress.com.au

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ALC MEMBER PROFILE (continued)

TNT Australia

For over 65 years TNT express has been providing its customers with an extensive range of services for their express delivery needs. Founded in Australia in1946 by a young ken Thomas, today TNT operates a domestic fleet of over 2000 vehicles and a network of 60 depots and over 250 agencies across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific islands.

in April 2011, TNT was proud to announce the launch of its new National express suite of products which comprise four time-definite next day delivery options, the most comprehensive of its kind here in Australia. TNT’s new 9:00, 10:00, 12:00 and Overnight express services offer TNT customers a secure, flexible and affordable solution to their urgent, next day delivery requirements.

“At TNT we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of continual improvement and delivering consistent, first class service experiences”, says mark Hamilton, TNT express Director Sales and marketing, “The introduction of this new line of products emerged from one of the most comprehensive global surveys we’ve ever conducted, we asked what our customers wanted and they said more time definite delivery windows. Since April we’ve seen fantastic growth in these services which is great because it means

our customers are happy and we’re delivering on our value proposition”.

Following a demerger from their former parent company in may of this year, TNT express appears to be capitalising on their new found independence with a growing emphasis on the company’s international business. bob black, managing Director TNT express Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific islands says separation (from former parent company TNT N.V.) was designed to enable greater focus and improve transparency. “ultimately it gives both companies the best chance at success and we’re excited about expanding our leading position from the Australian domestic market into the international market”.

This year TNT joined ALC as an Associate Partner for the very first time. For more information please visit www.tnt.com.au.

TNT express, Director Sales and marketing, mark Hamilton.

images supplied courtesy of TNT Australia’.

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FEDERAL

Stronger Shipping for a Stronger Economy

Federal infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese has released the Government’s Stronger Shipping for a Stronger Economy policy in early September. ALC provided a submission on the Draft Discussion Paper earlier this year.

The shipping package comprises four key elements:

»» tax reforms, including the introduction of a tax exemption regime for Australian shipping operators.

»» the establishment of a three-tier licensing regime for Australian and foreign flagged vessels.

»» the establishment of an Australian International Shipping Register.

»» the establishment of a maritime Workforce Development Forum to progress key maritime skills and training priorities.

The Minister also announced a compact between industry and unions which will involve changes to work practices, a review of safe manning levels and the use of riding gangs on coastal vessels.

it is intended these reforms will commence on 1 July 2012, a year earlier than anticipated. Draft legislation is currently being finalised by the Department.

COAg reform agenda: Report on progress 2011

The CoAg Reform Council has handed to government its latest progress report on the CoAg reform agenda. The national transport reforms, which involve establishing single national regulators for heavy vehicles, maritime safety and rail safety, form a major component of this agenda.

This is the council’s second high-level examination of progress on the CoAg reform agenda and will address the following three questions:

»» are the institutional features of the intergovernmental Agreement being realised?

»» are key reform commitments being met? and

»» are key indicators showing progress?

This overarching report will be publicly released on 15 November 2011 and will be available on the CoAg Reform Council’s website.

Safe Work Australia releases Draft Codes of Practice for public comment

Safe Work Australia has released for public comment 15 draft model Codes of Practice to support the new model work health and safety legislation. of particular importance to the freight logistics industry is the Code of Practice Preventing and Managing Fatigue in the Workplace.

The Codes’ release reflects the government’s intention to have nationally consistent workplace health and safety legislation in place by 1 January 2012

ALC has been working with Safe Work Australia throughout the development of the Codes to deliver a more effective outcome for members of the freight logistics industry.

This has involved lobbying against the proposed introduction of regulations to manage the fatigue management of heavy vehicle drivers, which is something that will be dealt with under the Heavy Vehicle National Law. Such an approach would have caused unnecessary regulatory duplication.

ALC was also successful in having the draft Code refer to the National Transport Commission’s Guidelines for Managing Heavy Vehicle Driver Fatigue which industry spent considerable time helping to develop.

The public comment period for the draft model Codes of Practice closes on Friday 16 December 2011. For more information on the model work health and safety laws, visit www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au.

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AiRFReigHT STATS CHARTS UPDATE - JULy 2011

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Port of Melbourne sees record increase in container movements (vIC)

ALC Associate member, Port of Melbourne, has seen a seven per cent increase in container movements capping off a record-breaking year. The port handled 2.39 million 20-foot equivalent units (Teus), an average of about 6,500 containers per day.

minister for Ports Denis Napthine said the figures, which were revealed in the Port of melbourne Corporation annual report, represented a huge boost for the Victorian economy and supported thousands of Victorian jobs.

The Port of melbourne Corporation Annual Report for 2010-11 was tabled in the Victorian Parliament on 1 september and is now available for viewing or downloading from the website or by CLICkINg HERE

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FOR yOUR INFO

Nominations sought for ALC Supply Chain Standards Working group

ALC will be establishing an ALC Supply Chain Standards Working group and is seeking nominations from members.

The group will be resourced by gS1 Australia and will look into enabling the Australian freight logistics industry to improve supply chain efficiency and product traceability.

For further information please view the Terms of Reference on the ALC website or email Alicia Hewitt at alicia.hewitt@austlogistics.com.au.

TCA Unveils New Strategic Focus

ALC Associate Member, Transport Certification Australia (TCA), has unveiled a new strategic focus, which responds to the growing use of telematics and other intelligent technologies by governments.

According to the report, TCA says it anticipates growth in the use of telematics and other intelligent

TLISC survey released to gauge industry trends and needs of the workforce

each year the Transport and Logistics industry Skills Council (TLiSC) undertakes an analysis of industry trends, and gathers intelligence on the skill needs of the current and future transport and logistics workforce.

This is conducted over a short but intense time period and relies on ‘real time’ evidence captured across all industry sectors.

Stakeholders are invited to assist in the process by completing one or both surveys – T&L industry Skills in Demand survey and e-scan RTO survey.

The Skills Council also uses the information gathered through this process to develop the 2012 Transport and Logistics environmental scan (e-scan) which will be released in February 2012.

The E-Scan provides contemporary advice on the condition of the Transport and Logistics sectors, their workforce planning and development needs and projected demand on the national training system over the next 12 months.

The surveys close today Friday 7th October 2011 so hurry!

Update on Moorebank Intermodal Terminal Project

The moorebank intermodal Terminal project has been referred to the Department of Sustainability, environment, Water, Population and Communities for determination under the environment Protection and biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (ePbC Act).

The moorebank intermodal Terminal site is located near the m5, m7, the

southern sydney Freight Line and Port botany, and is capable of handling 1800-metre long interstate trains.

The referral is one step in the environmental assessment process and must be undertaken before the project can proceed any further. Further information on the project’s referral is available on the Department’s website, which can be viewed by

Technologies over the next decade, and says it is now positioned to respond positively and swiftly to this strategic shift.

To support its new strategic focus, TCA has developed a new corporate brand, which encompasses a green tick within the trademark that highlights and promotes TCA’s core competencies of developing and administering ‘assured’ programs and services.

Further information on TCA and its new strategic focus is available on the new TCA website at www.tca.gov.au.

CLICk HERE

INDUSTRy PEOPLE

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ALC ACTIvITy

PRESS RELEASES

Registration of ALC Safety Code a Step Forward for Logistics Safety – 23 september 2011

National Transport Regulators must be ‘National’ in both Practice and Name – 15 September 2011

SPEECHES

Presentation made by michael kilgariff, managing Director ALC, at the Transport Australia Summit – 27 & 28 September 2011 – Speech and PowerPoint

MEDIA MENTIONS

Carbon tax stirs land transport rivalry – The Australian Financial Review 8 september 2011

Tax Forum delegates will confront the issue of a congestion tax – The Australian 23 september 2011

SUBMISSIONS

ALC Position Statement of Reform Priorities – Tax Forum – 9 September 2011

ALC Submission to Joint Select Committee inquiry into clean energy future legislative package – 22 september 2011

ALC submission on the Productivity Commission’s draft report on the economic regulation of airport services – 23 September 2011

ALC Submission on the Development of a National System for Commercial Vessel Safety – 5 october 2011

» international Airline Activity – monthly publication http://bitre.gov.au/info.aspx?Resourceid=211

» Australian sea Freight 2009-2010 http://www.bitre.gov.au/info.aspx?Resourceid=813&Nodeid=52

» Road Deaths Australia http://www.bitre.gov.au/info.aspx?Resourceid=812&Nodeid=111

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Richard Hancock – National Heavy vehicle Project Office

mr Richard Hancock is Project Director for the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) Project office.

The NHVR Project office was established in mid-2010 following a CoAg decision of 2 July 2009 to establish a single national system of laws for heavy vehicles over 4.5 tonnes with the laws being administered by an independent national regulator – the NHVR.

ALC has strongly supported the notion of a national regulator for heavy vehicles, which is reflected in its submission to the Government’s Draft Heavy Vehicle National Law and Accompanying Regulatory Impact statement and also in its support of the joint Toll/Linfox letter sent to COAG members prior to their meeting.

Richard Hancock was recently interviewed by ALC media partner Australasian Transport News at Freight Week in Melbourne about progress on establishing the NHVR. The NHVR Project office has recently provided industry with a comprehensive Forward Work Plan which outlines the work needed to achieve key legislative milestones prior to the Regulator’s implementation in 2013. The interview gives a good overview of the NHVR’s progress to date and the work ahead.

CLICk HERE to view the interview.

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