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The latest updates from the Livestock and Rural Transporters Association of Queensland (LRTAQ).

 

ALRTA Welcomes New Executive Director

ALRTA Welcomes New Executive Director

The Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association of Australia (ALRTA) has announced the appointment of Rachel Smith to the national Executive Director position. The appointment was made by ALRTA National Council following an extensive talent search and...

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2023 Young Person In Transport Award

2023 Young Person In Transport Award

The LRTAQ Young Person in Transport Award has been developed to recognise and acknowledge the contribution younger transport workers are making to the sustainability of our industry. Employers and associates are encouraged to nominate outstanding individuals for this...

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The Rural Transport Rising Star Award

The Rural Transport Rising Star Award

In 2023, ALRTA National Partner bp and Media Partner PowerTorque, in association with the Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association, is presenting the first ever Rural Transport Rising Star Award at the LRTAWA/ALRTA Combined National Conference in...

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2023 LRTAQ Annual Conference

2023 LRTAQ Annual Conference

The Livestock and Rural Transporters Association of Queensland 2023 Annual Conference will be held at The Ville in Townsville from Thursday 28 September – Saturday 30 September 2023. LRTAQ members, industry members, suppliers, service providers and government...

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Removal of COVID-19 testing requirements

Removal of COVID-19 testing requirements

Effective immediately, the Queensland Chief Health Officer has removed the requirement for freight and logistics operators to show evidence of a negative COVID-19 test result under an F Pass. This means that freight and logistics operators are no longer required to...

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Changes to the Queensland Freight Protocol

Changes to the Queensland Freight Protocol

The Queensland Government has just announced changes to the Queensland Freight Protocol that will apply from 5 October 2021. From 5 October 2021, freight and logistics operators entering Queensland must: Have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine by October...

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Insurance exemption to help industry, customers

Insurance exemption to help industry, customers

The trucking industry has secured an important exemption from new rules for add-on insurance that will help the industry and its customers. The new rules prohibit the sale of add-on insurance for at least four days after a customer has purchased a product or service....

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