Labor shaping policy on transport safety standards
ATA among key representatives at ALP forumThe Australian Trucking Association was among 70 key transport industry representatives at Parliament House for the Labor Party's transport industry standards forum on Tuesday.
Hosted by road safety shadow assistant minister, Senator Glenn Sterle, the forum explored ways to improve standards and safety outcomes in road transport.
"The ATA was delighted to join Senator Sterle's forum and have the opportunity to contribute to this important conversation," said ATA Chair, Geoff Crouch.
Joining Crouch to represent the trucking industry was ATA chief executive Ben Maguire, owner-driver Chris Howard and the owner of Fellows Bulk Transport, Paul Fellows.
"The forum brought together an extremely diverse range of industry participants, providing a platform for positive discussion," said Mr Crouch.
"It was very encouraging to see everybody proactively contributing to one central goal: to improve safety outcomes."
The forum discussed challenges within the transport industry, transport policy and the steps necessary to improve road transport standards, conditions and safety outcomes.
Owner-driver Chris Howard says while there were some different agendas in the room, everyone was on the same team.
"It would be great to have a combined effort incorporating drivers, employers and suppliers that benefits the industry as a whole," he said.
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