We set minimum standards to make the road transport industry safe, sustainable and viable. The Road Transport Advisory Group (RTAG) advises us about the interests of road transport businesses and regulated road transport contractors. This helps us perform our role in the road transport industry.
RTAG is established under the Fair Work Act 2009.
We must consult the group about:
The Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations appoints RTAG members.
Our President can appoint a member of the expert panel on road transport as RTAG Chair. The President has appointed Vice President Ingrid Asbury to this role.
From 26 August 2024, Road Transport Advisory Group members are:
| Mr Peter Anderson | Part-time member representing the industrial interests of road transport businesses. Mr Anderson is the National Secretary of the Australian Road Transport Industrial Association. |
| Mr Richard Olsen | Part-time member representing the industrial interests of regulated road transport contractors. Mr Olsen is the National Vice President of the Transport Workers’ Union. |
RTAG can consult broadly, including by forming subcommittees to advise it. Subcommittee members can be industry participants who are not members of the group.
RTAG must form an owner driver subcommittee if we want to:
The group must consult any relevant subcommittees before advising us about a case.
RTAG has not formed any subcommittees.
We will publish information about Road Transport Advisory Group activities. This may include information about meetings, discussions, subcommittees, recommendations and advice.