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NHVR welcomes new Queensland transport minister

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has welcomed the appointment of Brent Mickelberg as the Queensland Government’s Minister for Transport and Main Roads.

NHVR Chair, Duncan Gay, said he looks forward to working with Mickelberg to continue to promote safety, productivity and efficiency across the state’s heavy vehicle sector.  

“On behalf of the Board, Chief Executive and NHVR staff, I congratulate Brent and welcome him to the role,” he said. 

“With Queensland’s heavy vehicle services this year transitioning from Transport and Main Roads to the NHVR, we are proud to now deliver important on-road compliance and education across this wide-reaching state. 

“With a long record of public service, I trust Brent will be a strong supporter of industry as we continue to deliver reforms and services which improve road safety for all motorists.” 

Gay also thanked Bart Mellish for his work during his time as Minister for Transport. 

“We wish Bart all the best for his future,” he said.

As the new Minister for Transport and Main Roads, Mickelberg’s responsibilities will include land transport and safety, main roads, marine infrastructure, passenger and personalised transport, ports, railways, transport infrastructure and the Cross River Rail project.

In other news, Toll Group has opened a new state-of-the-art healthcare logistics warehouse in Melbourne.

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