Transporter E-News, Issue 35, 28 March 2024

CEO's Message - HVNL Review - An Administrative Update

After 7 years of a laboured process that is badged as a review of the Heavy Vehicle National Law, I wish I could say that the future law is reflecting a substantial change in outlook by Government in productivity enhancing policies and reforms. Disappointingly, it reflects, if anything, an administrative update that continues to constrict and constrain productivity growth not boost it. What we need from our political leaders is a strong and open priority for freight productivity growth, along with boosting industry competitiveness. Opening up access and cutting red-tape is the starting point.