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National Road Safety Action Plan Review: Truck Drivers Can’t Carry the Road Safety Burden Alone
The Livestock, Bulk and Rural Carriers Association (LBRCA) has responded to the mid-term review of the National Road Safety Strategy, calling for better regional freight investment, improved education, and acknowledgement of the proactive work industry does. Read...
LBRCA Urges Government to Drive Heavy Vehicle Productivity Reform from ‘Report to Road’
The Livestock, Bulk and Rural Carriers Association (LBRCA) has welcomed the Productivity Commission’s report on heavy vehicle reform and says governments must now turn the recommendations into real improvements for rural transport. Read More
Rest Areas are Supply Chain Infrastructure: LBRCA Welcomes New Investment
The Livestock, Bulk and Rural Carriers Association (LBRCA) has welcomed the announcement of more than $9 million for new and upgraded heavy vehicle rest areas by the Australian and State Governments. Read More
No Load is Worth Your Life: LBRCA Backs Level Crossing Safety Push
The Livestock, Bulk and Rural Carriers Association (LBRCA) has thrown its support behind the national campaign to reduce accidents and near misses at railway level crossings across Australia. Read More
Carriers face double blow of rising costs and regulatory change
The LBRCA is calling on the Australian and State Governments to support heavy vehicle operators, warning that the end of fuel price relief will mean the cost of living will rise and pressure on regional businesses will increase, along with Heavy Vehicle National Law...
Vale Tim Wedlock
The LBRCA community is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Tim Wedlock, Executive Chairman of AEI Insurance Broking Group. Tim passed away on 1 August 2026 in Nashville, USA, after he and several other pedestrians were struck by a vehicle. Read More
LBRCA welcomes Scott O’Connell
The Livestock, Bulk and Rural Carriers Association (LBRCA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott O’Connell as General Manager of Policy and Advocacy. Read More
LBRCA welcomes certainty on Great Western Highway reopening
The Livestock, Bulk and Rural Carriers Association (LBRCA) has welcomed confirmation that a contractor has been appointed to deliver a new crossing at Mitchells Causeway on the Great Western Highway at Victoria Pass but says freight operators must continue to be...
The Rural Carrier Issue 6
The Rural Carrier_Magazine Edition 19 June 2026Download
Position Vacant – General Manager Policy and Advocacy
Engagement Type: Fixed term (min. 12 months) Salary: Negotiable Reporting to: President Location: Flexible (regular travel required) Employment Basis: Contract Start Date: As soon as practicable Role Purpose The General Manager Policy and Advocacy will...
Relief for Members at the Bowser and on the Great Western Highway
The Australian Government has confirmed that from 1 April to 30 June 2026, the fuel excise will be halved and the Heavy Vehicle Road User Charge (RUC) reduced to zero. These measures are expected to deliver immediate financial relief, particularly for operators...
NSW diesel fuel security – action underway for regional operators
LBRCA President Wade Lewis last week participated in the NSW Rural and Regional Diesel Fuel Security Roundtable, where he provided a clear and practical assessment of the real issue facing our industry — not supply, but the distribution of diesel into regional NSW....
The Rural Carrier Issue 5
The Rural Carrier_Magazine Edition 5_March 26Download