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The latest updates from the Livestock and Rural Transporters Association of Queensland (LRTAQ).
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2025 Young Person In Transport Award
The LRTAQ Young Person in Transport Award has been developed to recognise and acknowledge the contribution younger transport workers are making to the sustainability of our industry. Employers and associates are encouraged to nominate outstanding individuals for this...
ALRTA Welcomes New Executive Director
The Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association of Australia (ALRTA) has announced the appointment of Rachel Smith to the national Executive Director position. The appointment was made by ALRTA National Council following an extensive talent search and...
2023 Young Person In Transport Award
The LRTAQ Young Person in Transport Award has been developed to recognise and acknowledge the contribution younger transport workers are making to the sustainability of our industry. Employers and associates are encouraged to nominate outstanding individuals for this...
The Rural Transport Rising Star Award
In 2023, ALRTA National Partner bp and Media Partner PowerTorque, in association with the Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association, is presenting the first ever Rural Transport Rising Star Award at the LRTAWA/ALRTA Combined National Conference in...
2023 LRTAQ Annual Conference
The Livestock and Rural Transporters Association of Queensland 2023 Annual Conference will be held at The Ville in Townsville from Thursday 28 September – Saturday 30 September 2023. LRTAQ members, industry members, suppliers, service providers and government...
Removal of COVID-19 testing requirements
Effective immediately, the Queensland Chief Health Officer has removed the requirement for freight and logistics operators to show evidence of a negative COVID-19 test result under an F Pass. This means that freight and logistics operators are no longer required to...
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....