The Livestock, Bulk and Rural Carriers Association’s (LBRCA) annual conference held in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, last week marked a significant change for the association.
Following a formal vote of members, and in accordance with the LBRCA Constitution, the LBRCA has now transitioned to operate as an independent state-based advocacy body – separating from the Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association (ALRTA) after 40 years.
LBRCA President, Wade Lewis, said the decision to resign from the ALRTA was not taken lightly and reflects ongoing and substantive differences in approach, priorities and member interests.
“The decision reflects a clear mandate from Members to ensure the association can act decisively, independently and in the best interests of livestock, bulk and rural transporters operating across regional and rural NSW,” he said.
“As an association, we can now focus squarely on outcomes for our members, both NSW and interstate, at a state level and on national issues that directly impact heavy vehicle operators transporting goods throughout regional and rural NSW.
“We will continue to engage constructively with governments, regulators, industry and stakeholders, but will now do it independently and with greater agility.
“You will see some changes over the next twelve months which we know will bring positive outcomes, not just to NSW operators, but all operators across the eastern seaboard.”
In other news, a vital stretch of the Kamilaroi Highway in New South Wales will undergo full rehabilitation to boost safety and resilience.
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