Trucking Australia 2020 cancelled
Corona virus strikes the ATA’s big event of the yearThe Australian Trucking Association has cancelled its Trucking Australia 2020 conference, which was to be held in Cairns from April 1-3.
The ATA board of directors made the decision today, after considering advice about the spreading COVID-19 pandemic.
In a press statement, the Chair of the ATA Geoff Crouch said that the decision to cancel Trucking Australia 2020 was not an easy one, but it was the right one.
“For thirty years, the ATA has argued that it is good business for trucking companies to implement health and safety measures that go beyond government requirements,” the statement said.
“We could do nothing else but apply the same ethos to our event.
“The board understands the disappointment this will cause our delegates, sponsors and presenters. We share this disappointment,” the statement added.
“Our team has worked extremely hard over the past six months to develop a fresh and exciting conference program and great social events. But the only responsible course is to cancel the event.”
All delegates will receive a full refund of their Mega Deal or registration fees. The ATA will announce arrangements for the next Trucking Australia when the situation becomes clearer. The ATA said it will keep delegates and stakeholders up to date.
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