Friday 7th August

The Safety and Productivity Drive Day at Sandown Racecourse will feature demonstrations of many new car and truck technologies...more

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Monday 7 September

The transport logistics industry is a "people" industry – attraction, training and retention strategies are key to the workforce of the future.

The morning showcases career resources and initiatives in employment, training and people development, while leading Queens Counsel, David Galbally, leads informative debate in the afternoon on Australia’s new industrial laws...more

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Tuesday 8 September

Technology Day

Technology promises to deliver better safety, environmental and productivity outcomes – can you capture that promise, and at what cost? Enter the technology "circus-ring" of expert panels and ask your questions. Hands-on & interactive – test the technology messages!

Road Authority CEOs will offer their views on the technology, regulation, safety and environmental agendas...more

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Port of Melbourne Day

The Port of Melbourne continues to be a key trade gateway for South Eastern Australia. Following the release of Freight Futures, the Victorian Government’s Freight Network Strategy, and the anticipated growth in trade volumes over the next couple of decades, the Port of Melbourne will become even more critical in Australia’s trade landscape.

The Port of Melbourne Day is an opportunity for you to be informed on initiatives of the Port by subject matter experts and participate in interactive panel sessions...more

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Wednesday 9 September

How is the environment debate impacting on the freight industry and what actions should you take to prepare?

Attend the launch of the "Smartway" program in Australia, and discuss environmental leadership, reporting & emissions trading, and the low carbon freight future...more

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Thursday 10 September

Safety is paramount, but are you doing well enough? Who is doing best, and what are the top five things you can implement to improve safety?

The TWU "Safe Rates" campaign is receiving headlines. TWU National Secretary, Tony Sheldon, will argue the merits of a link between rates and safety. Employers, TWU, Regulators and Safety Experts will debate the issue, and how to achieve safer vehicles, roads, behaviours and safer communities. Fire and brimstone, or all sweetness and light? Don’t miss this must attend debate!...more

A separate breakout program on emergency response for dangerous goods will also be convened

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Thursday 10 September

Effective emergency response for dangerous good incidents is critical if loss of life and assets as well as community disruption and environmental damage is to be minimised. This session focuses on the concept of a nationally recognised training regime that could improve the capability of industry to respond to incidents and also allow incident controllers to recognised personnel with appropriate competencies at accident scenes...more

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Friday 11 September

Start with breakfast with the Minister for Roads & Ports, Tim Pallas – ask your questions to him face-to-face.

The Victorian Government’s transport and freight strategies will feature, drawing together many of the themes from the Week, including people, technology, environment and safety, overlaid with the Government’s policy visions.

Local Government will address "last mile" issues and infrastructure management, access, local economic development and community amenity & safety...more

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Regional Safety Forums

22 & 29 July, 19 August

Vic Roads and the Transport Industry Safety Group are running 4 FREE regional Safety Forums for transport operators addressing: Fatigue Regulations, Drugs & Alcohol, Safety programs and technology. Click here for further information or register to attend.