Dec 7, 2020 –
CCAA has provided feedback on the Queensland Cycling Action Plan 2020-2022, including a range of measures to minimise risks to vulnerable road users that are currently in use by CCAA members.
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Nov 20, 2020 –
CCAA welcomes the opportunity to provide comment on the Consultation Regulatory Impact Statement.
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Jul 26, 2019 –
CCAA makes a series of recommendations that aim to reduce the cost base of the cement supply chain that will facilitate the delivery of affordable infrastructure and make Victoria more competitive.
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Jun 19, 2019 –
CCAA recommends that access to supply materials to building construction sites as well as major infrastructure projects is maintained to allow efficient construction activity.
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May 31, 2019 –
Our industry believes significant improvements can be made in the regulation governing heavy vehicles.
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May 24, 2019 –
CCAA welcomes the opportunity to provide a submission to DTMR on the development on the draft Queensland Transport Strategy. We outline seven vital areas for freight efficiency and safety.
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Dec 12, 2018 –
CCAA provides feedback on the draft Queensland Freight Strategy at the Ministerial Freight Council meeting on 7 November 2018. We outline six vital areas for freight efficiency and safety.
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Aug 23, 2018 –
CCAA is disappointed that the consultation does not progress heavy vehicle road reform. Governments need to commit to end state before industry can provide input into the cost/benefit of the reform.
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Mar 22, 2018 –
CCAA welcomes the development of a NSW Freight and Ports Plan. Key issues include the protection of freight corridors and local access for heavy vehicles.
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Feb 23, 2018 –
The CCAA Submission makes six recommendations to the Inquiry around heavy vehicle regulation, industry and government cooperation, industry led safety initiatives, and education and licensing issues.
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Nov 30, 2017 –
The transport of heavy construction materials into and around Melbourne is an important component of the freight task and needs to be considered in developing the Strategy to minimise transport costs.
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Jul 28, 2017 –
CCAA supports the intention to develop a National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy for Australia. This submission outlines the important role transportation plays in our industry and the priority issues for consideration.
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Jul 14, 2017 –
CCAA supports a move towards independent price regulation for heavy vehicle charges and has outlined a number of policy principles, that industry believes should be taken into account in the reform process.
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Dec 15, 2016 –
In commenting on this review, CCAA considers there needs to be a balance between achieving the objects of the law through sufficient investigative and enforcement powers and the maintenance of appropriate safeguards for duty holders and third parties
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Jul 27, 2016 –
CCAA is concerned about the policy making environment that currently exists in Australia for heavy vehicle charges. This submission outlines principles the industry would expect be applied in a properly structured charging regime.
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Apr 15, 2016 –
CCAA has written to the Department of Employment outlining our support for the abolishment of the Road Safety Remuneration System and the associated Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal (RSRT).
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Oct 19, 2015 –
The outcomes of the 2014 determination for heavy vehicle charging were welcomed by CCAA and it is our view that they should be implemented in full from 1 July 2016. Any continued over-recovery is unacceptable and needs to be rectified immediately.
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Aug 7, 2015 –
As with our previous position, CCAA is opposed to any changes to the CoR duties under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) on the basis that amending the HVNL will lead to confusion & complications as the current framework is still in its infancy.
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Feb 6, 2015 –
Road safety is an important issue for our members. Management of road safety is achieved through the application of the Chain of Responsibility provisions in the HVNL and through the implementation of the general duties of the WH&S Act.
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Sep 12, 2014 –
Currently Main Roads’ specification requires a limit on concrete’s chloride content (0.4 kg/m3) which
is half the maximum allowable (0.8 kg/m3) according to AS 1379 Specification and supply of
concrete.
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Jan 17, 2014 –
As a road user and as a key supplier of road infrastructure projects, the heavy
construction materials industry is supportive of measures that balance efficient delivery
of road infrastructure and effective road user charging mechanisms.
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Aug 9, 2013 –
The cement, concrete and aggregates industries are significant users of the road freight network with
over 2000 heavy vehicles in Queensland. Our industry makes up approximately 10% of the overall
road freight task in Queensland.
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Apr 2, 2013 –
The heavy construction materials industry operates a large heavy vehicle fleet that
comprises of at least 6,500 concrete agitators, 2,500 quarry truck and dogs and 1,200 cement tankers.
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Jul 20, 2012 –
Serpentine Jarrahdale Shire Minutes - Ordinary Council Meeting 23 April 2012, Pages 34 to 36 - Over Size and Extra Mass Permit Vehicles on Thomas Road between South West & Tonkin Highways.
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Feb 2, 2012 –
The heavy construction materials industry operates an extensive fleet of heavy vehicles that are utilised in the transport of basic raw materials, cement and concrete to the construction industry.
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