The trucking industry and its stakeholders are being asked to have input into the trucking industry code review of the Master Code of Practice.
The Master Code is a registered industry code of practice that was first developed by the Australian Trucking Association (ATA) and the Australian Logistics Council (ALC) in consultation with industry and registered by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) in November 2018.
It is a practical guide to assist in achieving the standards of heavy vehicle safety and compliance required under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL). It provides information for parties in the Chain of Responsibility (CoR) about hazards and risks which may arise from their heavy vehicle transport activities, and the control measures they can use to reduce those risks.
The review of the code will consist of six phases, requiring input from stakeholders in multiple phases. The review will commence in June 2023 and will use a variety of channels to seek industry feedback and comments. The NVHR anticipates that the review will be completed by March 2024.
Regular updates will be provided through NHVR social media channels and its newsletter On The Road on a monthly basis.
Click here for more information about the Master Code Review.
NHVR Director Regulatory Standards and Policy Paul Daly said the review of the code is an opportunity for industry and stakeholders to have their say on what should be added or updated.
“We invite industry to provide feedback for the current version and comment on whether the hazards, risks and controls in the code are still relevant, or to suggest new issues, safety methods or techniques,” said Paul. “The Master code is a great regulatory tool that we can use to improve safety for all road users. We want the code to continue to remain an authoritative source of information for safety in the heavy vehicle transport industry.”
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