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VTA shares update on State Conference 2025

The Victorian Transport Association (VTA) has announced further programming information about its upcoming State Conference 2025.

The conference, set to take place from 23-25 March at Victoria’s Silverwater Resort in San Remo, will feature a special session titled ‘Empowering People and Safety First’.

This session will cover the latest industry strategies to enhance workplace safety and empowerment, drawing on insights from key figures in the industry.

VTA CEo, Peter Anderson, emphasised the importance of safety and empowerment in the industry:

“Safety is our industry’s top priority,” he said.

“At VTA State Conference 2025, we are committed to sharing the latest strategies and insights to ensure a safer workplace for everyone in our industry.”

Additionally, the session will include an ‘IR and legislation update’ with Anderson to represent the Australian Road Transport Industrial Organisation (ARTIO).

Transport Workers’ Union National Secretary, Michael Kaine, and Queensland Trucking Association CEO, Gary Mahon will also be present.

Commenting on the variety of guest speakers, Anderson stressed the benefits of the State Conference as an opportunity for delegates to receive new information on the industry.

“This conference is an excellent opportunity to learn from experts and engage in meaningful discussions about safety and empowerment,” he said.

“We are thrilled to have such a distinguished lineup of speakers who will provide valuable perspectives on workplace safety, legal aspects, and enforcement. Their insights will be instrumental in shaping the future of our industry.

“I encourage everyone in the industry to join us at the Silverwater Resort in San Remo. Let’s come together to create a safer, more empowered industry for the future.”

Registrations for the conference can be made here.

In other news, the Livestock, Bulk and Rural Carriers Association and the Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association have responded to extensive damage to livestock vehicles caused by activists.

 

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