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Loading Limits and Chain of Responsibility must be observed across the Supply Chain
The Livestock, Bulk and Rural Carriers Association (LBRCA) reminds producers, agents, saleyards, processors and transport operators that vehicles must be loaded safely and within the legal mass and dimension limits applicable in each jurisdiction. Read More
Regions Must be at the Heart of Strategic Fuel Reserve
The Livestock, Bulk and Rural Carriers Association (LBRCA) continues to call for 250 million litres of regional diesel storage and guaranteed priority access for rural freight. Read More
Rural Carriers Urge Government to Include Transport in Disease Response Planning
The Livestock, Bulk and Rural Carriers Association (LBRCA) has met with the Acting Chief Veterinary Officer of Australia to discuss the critical role of transport and logistics in preparing for and responding to a major animal disease outbreak. Read More
LBRCA Member Update – October 2026
Dear members, LBRCA has been active across a broad policy agenda in recent weeks, with work underway on fuel security, heavy vehicle access, licensing reform, regional infrastructure, biosecurity, road safety and the financial sustainability of rural transport...
LBRCA Backs Regional Road Investment, Urges Governments to Set Out Delivery Timetable
The Livestock, Bulk and Rural Carriers Association (LBRCA) has welcomed the Australian and NSW governments’ commitment to upgrading key regional road corridors, while calling for a clear timetable for when works will commence and be delivered. Read More
Regional Australia Needs a Fair go on Infrastructure: LBRCA
In a submission to the Senate inquiry into the Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program (MLCIP), the Livestock, Bulk and Rural Carriers Association (LBRCA) argues that regional Australia needs more than individual funding announcements and calls for a standing...
Review of Timber Bridge Strategy Welcomed
The Livestock, Bulk and Rural Carriers Association (LBRCA) has welcomed the NSW Government’s review of the Timber Truss Bridge Strategy, following years of advocacy. Read More
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 Focus on Productivity Over Modal Subsidies
The Livestock, Bulk and Rural Carriers Association (LBRCA) has welcomed the establishment of a dedicated Heavy Vehicle Subcommittee to support the Australian Government’s Freight Industry Reference Panel, while cautioning against policies that distort commercial...
Call For Prime Minister to Act on Diesel Price Pressures
The Livestock, Bulk and Rural Carriers Association (LBRCA) has escalated its earlier calls for urgent action to ease the pressure of elevated diesel prices on rural and regional road freight operators, writing to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Read More
Member Update: September 2026
It’s been another busy period for LBRCA, with a focus on supporting members through a period of change. Read More
Regional Road Safety Needs Safer Roads, Not Just More Enforcement
The Livestock, Bulk and Rural Carriers Association (LBRCA) says the NSW Parliament’s call for greater investment in regional roads and heavy vehicle rest areas is welcome, while warning that lower speed limits and increased enforcement must not become substitutes for...
$3 Diesel Crisis: Action Needed to Keep Trucks Moving
The Livestock, Bulk and Rural Carriers Association (LBRCA) is calling for immediate action as diesel prices push towards $3 a litre, putting intense pressure on rural and regional freight operators. Read More