Australia’s freight sector is edging closer to a breaking point, with trucking fuel costs now threatening the viability of operators across the country.
NatRoad has issued a stark warning that without
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Trucking bodies push fuel relief as diesel crisis deepens
Australia’s trucking industry is calling for urgent road user charge relief and emergency support measures as fuel prices surge and operators face mounting cost pressures.
Peak bodies NatRoad and the
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NatRoad warns Budget risks stalling freight productivity
Australia’s road freight sector is heading into the 2026–27 Federal Budget under intense financial and regulatory pressure, with margins below three per cent and insolvencies rising across the industry.
In
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NatRoad urges red tape reset in heavy vehicle reform inquiry
The National Road Transport Association (NatRoad) has called for a fundamental reset of heavy vehicle regulation, urging the Productivity Commission to prioritise productivity reforms that cut red tape,
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Truck fuel charge hike could hit households before it hits budgets
Australia’s trucking industry is warning that a proposed increase to the heavy vehicle road user charge could have consequences far beyond the freight sector, with consumers likely to feel the impact
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Trucking groups reject HVNL change, warn reforms threaten operators
Three of Australia’s leading trucking bodies have issued their strongest warning yet on the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) Amendment Bill, arguing the reform package risks deterring participation,
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NatRoad backs HVNL overhaul but warns industry still lacks detail
NatRoad has welcomed the passage of the HVNL Amendment Bill, describing it as an overdue step towards a more modern regulatory system for heavy vehicles.
But the group says operators still lack clarity
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NatRoad welcomes feedback on the road to low carbon
The costs of decarbonisation and concerns over its impact on business profitability was among the biggest concerns recognised by Australian operators participating in an international survey on green transport.
The
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NatRoad welcomes $1.1 billion investment in low carbon liquid fuels
NatRoad welcomes the Federal Government’s announcement of a $1.1 billion investment in local manufacturing of low carbon liquid fuels as part of the transition to clean energy and net zero.
The 10-year
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2025 NatRoad Award winners announced
The 2025 NatRoad Awards winners have been announced, recognising and celebrating outstanding contributions to the road transport industry in Australia.
Sponsored by NTI and presented at the Industry Gala
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