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Joint industry effort

IT WAS almost five years to the day since the Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal was torn down that I was back in Canberra again last month. This time it was to give evidence to the Senate inquiry on the safety and sustainability of the road transport industry.

I described the need for reform in our industry so that standards can be lifted for drivers and operators alike, ensuring that fairness and safety are the main focus. I spoke about the need to hold wealthy retailers, manufacturers, oil companies and

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