QTLC News
Pricing the market, Fuel tax and Road user Charges – is Australia ready for reform?
Australia faces profound challenges in managing and expanding its transport infrastructure network. Costs are increasing and revenue shrinking. Should heavy vehicles pay only for what they use? And if so,...
Funding floodgates open
The Federal Government has announced a $1.9 billion road and rail package with $650 million funding brought forward and a new commitment of $680 million.
...QTLC Welcomes new Board Member Andrew Higgins
Queensland Transport and Logistics Council is very pleased to announce Dr Andrew Higgins appointment to the Board of Directors. Andrew will bring a national research perspective and a wealth of...
Inland Rail Nation Building
To build a nation you need conviction, charisma, and a good marketing team.
The scale of Inland Rail demands this from its proponents to engage government to commit $9.3 billion...
Remote transport – ‘Hidden Tragedy’
Truck driving in remote areas is a difficult job. This is a fantastic initiative.
A significant examination will be undertaken into the impacts on the wellbeing of heavy vehicle drivers...
Air freight volumes fall in June
The latest data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), shows that air freight volumes fell for an eighth consecutive month in June, amid business...
Have Your Say – Effective Fatigue Management
Do work diaries manage fatigue well?
Under the current law:
- you can follow the prescriptive rules and still be drowsy
- you can be fined for incorrect paperwork and be...
Transport and Logistics Industry Reference Committee – Australian Industry Standards
Up-skilling existing and training the new. The Transport and Logistics Industry Reference Committee has been assigned responsibility for the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package components relating to Road Transport,...
Toowoomba Second Range Crossing, the wait is over
The Toowoomba Second Range Crossing has long been one of the highest infrastructure priorities for Queensland and with $1.6 billion investment from the Commonwealth and State Government it is now...