Latest news
The latest updates from the Livestock and Rural Transporters Association of Queensland (LRTAQ).
- View the latest membership news from the LRTAQ
- View the latest Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association news
Official advice from Integrity Systems Company regarding amended NVDs
There has been information circulating amongst industry questioning the validity of NVDs that carry corrected and initialled mistakes. To assist members the LRTAQ has sought clarification directly from Integrity Systems Company who manage the program. Official advice...
Mandatory vaccination deadline and other key information
Mandatory vaccination deadline For operators that are entering Queensland using an F Pass, the mandatory vaccination deadline is approaching. First dose must have been received by 15 October Second dose (or a booking to receive it) by 15 November Medical exemptions If...
Freight and logistics dedicated COVID-19 vaccination facility opening at Goondiwindi
From 6am AEST Thursday 30 September 2021, a dedicated freight and logistics COVID-19 vaccination facility will be operational at Goondiwindi. The vaccination site is located at the Goondiwindi Showgrounds. The Queensland Freight Protocol requires all freight and...
Queensland entry changes effective from 5 October 2021
The Queensland Government has advised that the changes to the Queensland Freight Protocol will now apply from Tuesday 5 October 2021.From 5 October 2021, freight and logistics operators entering Queensland must: Have a valid...
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...
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....
Latest border directive – entering Queensland
Queensland Health have issued an updated Border Direction and updates to the Queensland Freight Protocol will come into effect at 1:00am on Saturday 21 August. There are two options for freight operators to enter Queensland,...
Temporary Class Exemption for livestock carriers
A temporary class exemption is now in place for freight or logistics operators transporting perishable goods or livestock across the Queensland border, while those drivers are waiting for a negative 7 day COVID-19 test result. It will provide temporary relief for...
COVID-19 Queensland entry and testing requirements
As at 28 July 2021, all of New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria are declared COVID-19 hotspots. This means that drivers travelling into Queensland from these states must have: A current Border Declaration 'F' Pass AND (From 1:00am 30 July) Evidence of a...
Transporters recognise excellence in young guns
The Livestock and Rural Transporters Association of Queensland (LRTAQ) has today announced the finalists of the inaugural Young Person in Transport Award. The award was developed to recognise and acknowledge the contribution younger transport workers are making to the...
New ramp standards a major safety boost
Loading and unloading animals can be the most challenging part of the livestock handling task, and hazardous situations can place farmers, agriculture, and transport workers at risk. These high-risk situations can occur anywhere from farms, roadsides, and saleyards,...
What you need to know about Q Fever
TruckSafe Animal Welfare provides a best practice standard for trucking operators transporting animals. Our TruckSafe standards also guide our workplace health and safety policies and procedures leading us to look after our staff to the highest standard. There is a...