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What the 2026 Master Code Means for Your Business

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The 2026 Master Code has changed how Chain of Responsibility guidance is organised. If your business has mapped its CoR obligations by job title, that mapping no longer lines up with the Code. Here is what changed, and what it means in practice. What the Master Code is The Master Code is a registered industry […]

The Master Code One Year On

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One year ago today, on 23 November 2018, the Master Industry Code of Practice (Master Code) was registered by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR). The Master Code is a registered industry code of practice under section 706 of the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL), developed by the industry, for the industry. At Supply Chain […]

Code Of Practice Makers: The Industry response

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Sean Minto, director and principal consultant of Supply Chain Safety Excellence, is the technical writer of the new HVNL code coming into force on October 1. Minto gave attendees at the recent Supply Chain Safety and Compliance Summit, jointly held by ALC and ATA, a taste of what it means operationally. Read the full article

Trucking Australia 2018: How To Use The New Master Safety Code

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The New Master Safety Code: Background Towards the end of last year, The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) and the Australian Logistics Council joined forces to develop a new master code of practice.  The code (known as the master safety code) will help all businesses in the chain of responsibility – including trucking operators – to manage […]