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Reform within reach

Road transport workers around the country are closer than ever to safer roads and a more prosperous industry – and it’s thanks to an industry that has never been more united.

In September I joined representatives from right around road transport for an industry roundtable ahead of the Federal Government’s Jobs and Skills Summit. It is a testament to the industry that there was unanimous agreement on what we need to make road transport more viable, fair, safe and sustainable.

We emerged from the roundtable

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