This inquiry was self-referred on 26 November 2008.
Resolution passed 26 November 2008, Minutes No 18, Item 2.
The Committee will inquire into and report on heavy vehicle safety, with particular reference to:
a) the adequacy of implementation of the NSW Occupational Health and Safety Amendment (Long Distance Truck Driver Fatigue) Regulation 2005 and the Transport Industry - Mutual Responsibility for Road Safety (State) Award, particularly in relation to heavy vehicle driver fatigue management and safe driving plans;
b) the integration of NSW OH&S and industrial relations legislation governing heavy vehicles to ensure consistency and conformity with that applying in other States, as part of the national reform agenda;
c) the adequacy of the Government’s provision of infrastructure to support the implementation of heavy vehicle driver fatigue management and safe driving plans in NSW; and
d) responses to heavy vehicle driver fatigue management and safe driving plans in other jurisdictions, further proposals and any other related matters.
