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Senate shakeup

THE ANNOUNCEMENT of a Senate inquiry into road transport is a moment in time for our industry. I’ve been a long-time advocate for government intervention to make transport a fairer, safer industry. This is the first step in making the regulatory changes the industry has been crying out for. It implies the Senate’s agreement that we need to look beyond drivers copping the blame and into the industry as a whole. Sustainability will be a crucial focus for

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