Australia: Truckies look to associations in trying times

Published Aug 7, 2024

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The Livestock and Rural Transport Association of Western Australia (LRTAWA) held its annual conference in Perth, attended by 140 individuals. The conference addressed issues such as vehicle signage, highway closures, and the phase-out of live sheep exports, which has potentially devastating effects on the industry. Newly-elected president, Ben Sutherland, stressed the need for unity and strong leadership amidst these challenges. The conference also raised $37,000 for the Perth Children's Hospital and highlighted concerns about new vehicle signage regulations, inadequate rest areas, and highway closures. Matt Daglish from Episode 3 discussed the significant decrease in Western Australia's sheep flock and its implications for the supply chain.

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Vehicle signage, highway closures and the devastating effects of the phase-out of live sheep export were key topics of conversation at the annual Livestock and Rural Transport Association of Western Australia (LRTAWA) conference. Held last Saturday in Perth, the conference was attended by 140 people, many of which were sponsors and supporters of the industry, as well as LRTAWA members. Newly-appointed president, Ben Sutherland, said now was the time for unity as those involved with the livestock transport industry seek support from their associations in these trying times. "Everyone's concerned, they're looking to their associations to help pull them through," Mr Sutherland said. "There's a lot of contentious issues affecting livelihoods and communities. "The next 12 months is going to be very trepidatious, we need some strong leadership on most issues because every issue seems to snowball into a bigger issue," he said. While the mood of the conference room was concern, attendees ...

Source: Farmweekly