LBRCA Submissions

The Livestock, Bulk and Rural Carriers Association (LBRCA) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the draft Australian Animal Welfare Strategy. As the peak body representing rural carriers across Australia, we have unique insights and real-world experiences from...

The Livestock, Bulk and Rural Carriers Association (LBRCA) supports strengthening Australia’s biosecurity system. We ask that the National Biosecurity Reform Roadmap explicitly recognise rural carriers and road freight as a partner in preventing and responding to...

Supplementary input by LBRCA. The Livestock, Bulk and Rural Carriers Association (LBRCA) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed Tamworth oversize and overmass (OSOM) route, including proposed intersection upgrades and the option to seal currently...

Our members operate at the first and last mile of regional supply chains and, in many cases, across the entire freight journey. They depend on safe, reliable and productive road networks, road assets such as bridges and culverts and heavy vehicle infrastructure such...

The Livestock, Bulk and Rural Carriers Association (LBRCA) welcomes Wagga Wagga City Council's decision on 12 October 2026 to award funding for the replacement of sheep loading ramps at the Wagga Wagga Livestock Marketing Centre. The investment is an important...

LBRCA supports, in principle, Heavy Vehicle Driver Safety Reform, but says licence progression must be based on demonstrated competence and supervised experience, not tenure alone.  Read the Submission

The Livestock, Bulk and Rural Carriers Association (LBRCA) notes the NSW Government's introduction of legislation on 13 October 2026 to establish an independent Office of Animal Welfare. As you may be aware, LBRCA is the peak industry body representing rural carriers,...

LBRCA welcomes the Australian Government's commitment to establishing a one-billion-litre sovereign fuel reserve. However, as the Government moves towards finalising the reserve's operational arrangements, it is critical that regional fuel storage and priority access...

The Livestock, Bulk and Rural Carriers Association (LBRCA) represents rural carriers performing some of Australia’s most essential and challenging freight tasks, including the movement of livestock, grain, agricultural inputs, bulk commodities and other freight...

The Livestock, Bulk and Rural Carriers Association (LBRCA) represents rural carriers performing some of Australia’s most essential and challenging freight tasks, including the movement of livestock, grain, agricultural inputs, bulk commodities and other freight...

The Livestock, Bulk and Rural Carriers Association (LBRCA) welcomes the publication of the Mid-term Review of the National Road Safety Strategy 2021–2030. We support its call for clearer national priorities, consistent data and actions tied to measurable safety...

Fuel is one of the largest operating costs for road freight businesses, particularly rural carriers travelling long distances and operating in areas where diesel prices are often higher. Sharp increases cannot simply be absorbed by operators already facing higher...

The Livestock, Bulk and Rural Carriers Association (LBRCA) welcomes the release of the reference design for the Logan West Upgrade and its recognition of the Logan Motorway as one of South-East Queensland’s most important freight corridors. Read the...

The Livestock, Bulk and Rural Carriers Association (LBRCA) represents road transport operators performing some of Australia’s most essential and challenging freight tasks, including the movement of livestock, grain, agricultural inputs, bulk commodities and other...

LBRCA supports the Australian Fuel Security Reserve (AFSR) in principle but believes the model must do more than merely increase national stockholdings. It must materially improve fuel resilience in regional, rural and remote Australia, where supply chains are more...

LBRCA recognises that significant freight movements will be required to deliver the NSW Government's renewable energy infrastructure plan. It is important that work is undertaken to ensure the transport task is properly planned and to avoid compromising on road...