Senate debates

Tuesday, 17 October 2023

Statements by Senators

Road Vehicle Standards

1:59 pm

Photo of Carol BrownCarol Brown (Tasmania, Australian Labor Party, Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Transport) | | Hansard source

It's take 2 on my endeavours to let the Senate know about the wonderful announcement I made a few weeks ago at the Kenworth truck yard in Bayswater.

Photo of Glenn SterleGlenn Sterle (WA, Australian Labor Party) | | Hansard source

What a great place to do it!

Photo of Carol BrownCarol Brown (Tasmania, Australian Labor Party, Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Transport) | | Hansard source

Exactly, Senator Sterle. The Safer Freight Vehicle package facilitates the supply of safer trucks in Australia, which will help reduce road trauma while also increasing freight productivity. The safer freight vehicles package includes an increase to the overall width limit from 2.50 metres to 2.55 metres for new trucks that are fitted with a number of safety features. These safety features include devices to reduce blind spots, electronic stability control, advances to emergency braking, lane departure warning systems—

Photo of Sue LinesSue Lines (President) | | Hansard source

Order! The time for two-minute statements has expired.