July 2022
Update on extension of Transport for NSW (TfNSW) COVID-19 testing sites
13/07/2022
TfNSW acknowledges the efforts of the freight industry to continue to transport critical supplies across the country in challenging circumstances. As such, to continue to support the freight industry in managing its operations, the six TfNSW COVID-19 testing sites will remain open for asymptomatic testing. We previously communicated that the TfNSW COVID-19 testing sites at Ballina, Narrandera, Taree, Tarcutta, Marulan and Yass would be closing from Monday 17 January as there is no longer a ...
Amid current supply chain issues, trucks delivering essential items to retail premises will now be exempt from truck curfews until April 7, 2022.
13/07/2022
The National Road Transport Association (NatRoad) has hailed today’s move as a step forward. “The Victorian Government has listened to industry pleas and reversed its decision to re-introduce heavy vehicle curfews,” said NatRoad in a statement. NatRoad Chairman Scott Davidson added, “We warned in November that the re-introduction of curfews was going to hit already disrupted supply chains and it’s always encouraging when a government listens and acts.“Any sensible action that any government can...