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Australian Government response to the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee report: 'Without Trucks, Australia Stops: the development of a viable, safe, sustainable and efficient road transport industry'

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The Australian Government notes the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee report ‘Without Trucks, Australia Stops: the development of a viable, safe, sustainable and efficient road transport industry’ (the Report). The Report was released on 25 August 2021 and makes 10 recommendations.

The Australian Government’s response to the Report was tabled on 30 March 2022. The Australian Government is committed to delivering outcomes for the heavy vehicle and road transport sector.