Great to see projects from the Government’s Heavy Vehicle Rest Area initiative underway! Today I was in Roma to check out the upgrade of the rest area facility at the eastern approach to Roma on the Warrego Highway. Site preparation is underway including clearing and levelling to prepare the site for upcoming pavement works. Looking forward to keeping you updated on the roll out of other rest area projects that have been approved by the Federal Government following advice from the Heavy Vehicle
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Great to see projects from the Government’s Heavy Vehicle Rest Area initiative underway! Today I was in Roma to check out the upgrade of the rest area facility at the eastern approach to Roma on the Warrego Highway. Site preparation is underway including clearing and levelling to prepare the site for upcoming pavement works. Looking forward to keeping you updated on the roll out of other rest area projects that have been approved by the Federal Government following advice from the Heavy Vehicle
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This afternoon in the Senate, I sat and listened to an Opposition Senator, who was a member of the former Morrison Government, lecture the new Albanese Government about the cost of living, including rising fuel prices. This is the same former Government who slashed the fuel tax credits from truck drivers in the dead of night without even an ounce of consultation. I could not let that go without having a few points to make of my own. | Senator Glenn Sterle
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This afternoon in the Senate, I sat and listened to an Opposition Senator, who was a member of the former Morrison Government, lecture the new Albanese Government about the cost of living, including rising fuel prices. This is the same former Government who slashed the fuel tax credits from truck drivers in the dead of night without even an ounce of consultation. I could not let that go without having a few points to make of my own. | Senator Glenn Sterle
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The greedy big end of town will do and say anything to suppress a safe, sustainable, viable and efficient road transport industry. They don't give a damn about the hard working men and women of the road transport industry and are ably backed and supported by the Liberals and Nationals. #TransportReformNow! | Senator Glenn Sterle
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The greedy big end of town will do and say anything to suppress a safe, sustainable, viable and efficient road transport industry. They don't give a damn about the hard working men and women of the road transport industry and are ably backed and supported by the Liberals and Nationals. #TransportReformNow! | Senator Glenn Sterle
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Tonight I was proud to speak on the legislation to amend the Australian Constitution to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the first people of Australia and establish an advisory body to be known as the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. This bill and the referendum to be held later this year is an extremely important step forward for our country, for reconciliation and for achieving real and meaningful outcomes for our first nations Australians. I want to give a
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Tonight I was proud to speak on the legislation to amend the Australian Constitution to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the first people of Australia and establish an advisory body to be known as the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. This bill and the referendum to be held later this year is an extremely important step forward for our country, for reconciliation and for achieving real and meaningful outcomes for our first nations Australians. I want to give a
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A message from me for National Road Safety Week 2025. Stay safe on the road and drive so others survive! | Senator Glenn Sterle
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A message from me for National Road Safety Week 2025. Stay safe on the road and drive so others survive! | Senator Glenn Sterle
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My contribution to the Bondi Condolence Motion raised in the Senate yesterday. May the memories of all who were tragically taken on the 14th of December be a blessing. | Senator Glenn Sterle
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My contribution to the Bondi Condolence Motion raised in the Senate yesterday. May the memories of all who were tragically taken on the 14th of December be a blessing. | Senator Glenn Sterle
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MAKE AMAZON PAY! This week the SDA - the Union for Workers in Retail, Fast Food & Warehousing, Transport Workers Union - TWU, unions and MP's across the world are calling for an end to poor working conditions and low wages for Amazon workers. The race to the bottom on wages and secure jobs is a global problem and Amazon is a prime example. AmazonFlex drivers aren’t even getting paid the minimum wage, have no rights, and are pressured to drive dangerously overloaded cars to avoid being sacked on
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MAKE AMAZON PAY! This week the SDA - the Union for Workers in Retail, Fast Food & Warehousing, Transport Workers Union - TWU, unions and MP's across the world are calling for an end to poor working conditions and low wages for Amazon workers. The race to the bottom on wages and secure jobs is a global problem and Amazon is a prime example. AmazonFlex drivers aren’t even getting paid the minimum wage, have no rights, and are pressured to drive dangerously overloaded cars to avoid being sacked on
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Last week I stood on the picket line with Alcoa workers in Pinjarra and Kwinana in WA and wrote to the management seeking answers. I'm still yet to recieve a response. This week, I called them out in the Senate. To Alcoa: you started this fight, do you have the guts to fix it?? AWU - Australian Workers' Union AMWU Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union WA AMWU - Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union Australian Unions Maritime Union of Australia - MUA CFMEU - Construction & General CFMEU WA Tr
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From Roma in Qld last week to Kununurra in WA this week, it was great to visit the construction site of another heavy vehicle road train assembly area made possible by funding from the Federal Government. This more than $3 million project in Kununurra will construct a new road train assembly area at the existing site on Ivanhoe Road and it’s terrific to see the installation of bitumen and lighting as well. Thank also to the WA Government for their contribution! | Senator Glenn Sterle
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Earlier this week I attended the official opening of the massive Spring Creek Rest Area just out of Narrabri on the Newell Highway in regional NSW. The new rest area provides short and long-term heavy vehicle parking for up to 18 vehicles, as well as separate entries and parking for light vehicles and light vehicles with caravans or trailers in tow. The area also provides access to amenities including two flushable toilets with disabled access, picnic shelters and bins. The whole area is illumin
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The ITF - International Transport Workers' Federation launched its ‘Nowhere to Hide’ campaign yesterday in the Port of Newcastle, kicking off a week of action targeting shipowners and agents that systematically steal the wages of vulnerable seafarers aboard the cargo ships that deliver more than 95% of the goods which Australia’s community depends on. I was very proud to speak about the campaign today as well as host a delegation from the ITF, the Maritime Union of Australia - MUA and industry l
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Today I visited Salt Creek in South Australia where the Federal Government is building a brand new Heavy Vehicle Rest Area, in conjunction with the South Australian Government. Construction is commencing this month. The project on the Princes Highway (located between Policeman’s Point and Salt Creek) will include five parking bays, a unisex toilet block, installation of metal shade structure and picnic tables which is great news for the truckies who will use it, and I saw a fair few on the road
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Today the High Court of Australia unanimously ruled the decision by Qantas to sack 1700 of their loyal and long serving workers during the pandemic was illegal. While Alan Joyce is no longer the CEO, the board - led by Chairman Richard Goyder - fully endorsed and supported this illegal action. Their first act after today's ruling should be to take Alan Joyce's golden hand shake payments off of him and then - the board should go as well! | Senator Glenn Sterle
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WATCH: Thank you Senator Glenn Sterle for showing there are still politicians who will stand up for workers. Watch the full video here:http://ow.ly/LIxI50CCkAE | Transport Workers Union - TWU
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A death at work or on the road should not be the price of doing business in Australia. I am tired of reading stories in the news of truck drivers dieing or causing death and or serious injury behind the wheel because their employer has not done the right thing and has not shown proper duty of care. And does the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Transport Michael McCormack MP care? Not one bit. Poor driver training, unsafe vehicles, dodgy licences, wage and superannuation theft - just a few
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G’day from Kalgoorlie! Next month, legendary truck drivers who led the famous razorback blockade in 1979 will be awarded with the inaugural ‘History Makers Award’ at the Razorback Blockade Reunion in the NT hosted by the National Road Transport Museum. Over the last couple of weeks I’ve been back trucking to raise funds to help these drivers and their loved ones get to Alice Springs for this important event, thanks to the great support from Centurion Transport. Can’t wait to meet the drivers nex
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Last month I had the pleasure of attending a very special celebration in Perth - the 30th anniversary of KEYS - The Moving Solution's operations in Western Australia. Nick D'Adamo, the managing director, and his lovely wife have been personal friends of my wife and I for 45 years. Way back when, Nick came on as my co-driver, my offsider, running through the Pilbara and the Kimberley in an old cab-over 1418 with no air-conditioning. He then went on to buy his own truck and from then, his business
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As a Senator, I have the opportunity to grill Government bureaucrats on how they spend tax payer dollars. Tonight I wanted to paint a picture for them on what conditions are actually like out there for our truckies. When I asked the Department of Transport and Infrastructure what their vision is, they said that the current Federal Government and Infrastructure Department does not have a comprehensive strategy for heavy vehicle rest areas. I am passionate about this and will not stop until we hav
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In February, we had hundreds of thousands of small businesses, small business owners and owner drivers who were pleading through their associations, whether it be the Transport Workers Union - TWU, the National Road Freighters Association Inc. or the membership of the state organisations, the whole lot of them, to pass Transport Reform so that the small businesses in this nation wouldn't continue to be screwed by the top end of the supply chain. The Opposition voted against reform for the transp
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This week I said goodbye to a very good mate of mine - former Labor Senator for New South Wales Steve Hutchins. A legend of the Transport Workers Union - TWU, a tower of the union movement, a hard working and dedicated Senator, a beloved family man and an all round good bloke. We're going to miss you mate, I'm looking forward to that beer when we finally meet again. Transport Workers' Union of NSW Transport Workers Union WA Branch - TWU WA Transport Workers Union - Queensland Transport Workers U
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The Australian road transport industry has lost a true icon in Barry 'Sleepy' Grimson, one of the famous Razorback legends. Today I paid tribute to Barry in the Senate and reflected on his career and impact on the transport industry and truckies. I extend my sincere condolences and best wishes to Barry's wife Lesley, his children Brett, Kim, Donna, Michelle and Justin and their families. Barry, vale, mate. We really have lost a true icon, a legend and a champion of truck drivers in this nation.
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Today I called for a complete ban on imported building products to Australia until government agencies can guarantee that they are asbestos free. This comes following the shocking discovery of asbestos in roof panels at the new Perth Children's Hospital in July last year which had come from China. I stand shoulder to shoulder with the CFMEU - Construction & General and the workers who were exposed and condemn organizations like Worksafe who are missing in action over this unacceptable situation.
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And that’s a wrap! Another successful run up to Fitzroy Crossing! Thank you again to everyone involved. It was terrific to meet some of the people who are benefitting from the very generous donations we’ve taken up over the years. Take care on the roads and have a great weekend! Centurion Transport Marra Worra Worra Baya Gawiy Buga yani Jandu yani u Centre Bedshed Osborne Park KEYS - The Moving Solution | Senator Glenn Sterle
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It’s National Road Safety Week and as always, I pledge to be safe on the roads and drive so others can survive. I support technology that improves safety for drivers and other road users. Good on the employers who put them in their vehicles! | Senator Glenn Sterle
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This nonsense has got to stop! I had a crack at the NHVR earlier in the week but failed to direct my anger at the NSW Police too who were the ones who issued the fine I referenced. I have the greatest respect for the men and women in the police force but this sort of behaviour with overzealous fines which contribute nothing to road safety, has to stop! | Senator Glenn Sterle
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When wealthy companies profit off the back of razor thin margins in the transport industry, it puts lives at risk, with drivers and operators being forced to try and meet unrealistic deadlines and to cut corners in safety to stay in business. For years, ALDI Australia not only ignored truck drivers speaking out on safety, but repeatedly took action against them for doing so. Fortunately, the passage of the Albanese government's Closing the Loopholes Bill put paid to a lot of Aldi's conduct. The
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The road transport industry is united for change. We now put the challenge to the Opposition. Be on the right side of history and support transport reform now! #transportreformnow Transport Workers Union - TWU National Road Freighters Association Inc. | Senator Glenn Sterle
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On the last day of Parliament for the year, I took the opportunity to thank and wish our first responders and essential workers (including our truckies and transport workers) all the very best for Christmas. Be safe on the roads this weekend and over the festive season and remember to drive so others survive! Glenn | Senator Glenn Sterle
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