April 2023
LBRCA News Update
24/04/2023
CHANGE OF DIRECTION FOR HEHIR'S TRANSPORT Ross and Andrea Hehir, who have operated Hehir’s Transport in Rand Victoria for 40 years have announced a change in direction for them personally and for their business.They have reached an agreement with Lawson Grains to take over the Hehir’s Transport and Hehir’s Grain Storage businesses.In a statement released this week, Ross and Andrea extended their gratitude and sincere thank you to all their business partners who have supported and worked with...
ALRTA News Update
24/04/2023
THE MEANING OF RECKLESS NHVR has published guidance on the meaning of ‘Reckless’. The guide states that: Under the Heavy Vehicle National Law, a person is reckless as to the risk if they are aware of the possibility of death, serious injury or illness as a result of their conduct and still choose to engage in that conduct. It doesn’t matter if there is less than a 50% chance of the risk occurring – if death, serious injury or illness is a possibility, it’s a real risk for you. If you...
NHVR Industry Update
12/04/2023
NHVR Safety Survey measures improvements in key areas of industry safety management The NHVR has released the Heavy Vehicle Industry Safety Survey 2022 report, which measures how the heavy vehicle industry manages its safety responsibilities.“The results indicate there have been incremental improvements to safety across the industry, which in turn informs our forward-thinking work program,” said NHVR Chief Regulatory, Policy and Standards officer David Hourigan.“One area the NHVR has worked...