ATA slams $3.6 billion tax on freight and jobs
The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has slammed the Australian Logistics Council’s proposed operator licensing system, which it says would be a $3.6 billion tax on freight and jobs. In its response to the review of the Heavy Vehicle National Law, the ALC proposed a National Operator Standard, which would impose massive costs on trucking operators. […]
NSW Farmers group make their position clear in reference to Koala regulations
After enduring a year of significant uncertainty regarding the NSW Government’s koala regulations, all stakeholders must come together in 2021 to find a lasting solution which protects koalas and allows for sustainable farming businesses. In an after-the-buzzer announcement, the Premier and Deputy Premier have scrapped the new State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP), reverted to the […]
National Agriculture Day confirmation that Ag2030 target is $100 billion
On National Agriculture Day the Australian government confirmed it remains committed to advancing agriculture and reinforcing its significance on the world stage. The Ag2030 plan sets out the government’s current actions to support the agricultural sector’s ambitious goal of growing to a $100 billion industry by 2030. National Agriculture Day, celebrated on 20 November in […]