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Transport Industry Council

Outlines the responsibilities of the Transport Industry Council and lists the council chair and members

Owner Drivers and Forestry Contractors Regulations 2006 and Code of Practice

Regulations under the Owner Drivers and Forestry Contractors Act 2005 and the Owner Drivers and Forestry Contractors Code of Practice commenced on 1 December 2006. 

Appointment of negotiating agent

Model forms for hirers and owner drivers, to appoint an agent to negotiate contract conditions and rates, have been developed by the Transport Industry Council.

Information booklet for owner drivers

Get a copy of the Owner Drivers Information Booklet here. The Information Booklet is a valuable resource for running a small transport business. 

Rates and costs schedules for owner drivers

Download printed copies of the Rates and Costs Schedules for owner drivers here, or use electronic versions to calculate your own operating costs. 

Model contracts for owner drivers

Get a copy of the Model Contract for Owner Drivers, developed by the Transport Industry Council to assist those wishing to set up a written contract. 



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Updates

Rates and costs schedules for owner drivers
Download copies of the Rates and Costs Schedules for owner drivers here.

Fact Sheets

General Facts about the Owner Driver and Forestry Contractors Act, 2005 (PDF 141Kb)
Frequently asked questions and general facts about the Owner Driver and Forestry Contractors Act, 2005

Helpful Publications

Owner Driver Worksafe Premium Ruling (PDF 302Kb)
WorkSafe has released an Owner Driver premium ruling that takes effect from 1 July 2008. The ruling is intended as a simplified method of evaluating a hirer's entire fleet of owner drivers.

Owner Driver Premium Ruling FAQ (PDF 66Kb)
Frequently Asked Questions on the new Owner Driver Premium Ruling

External Links

WorkSafe Victoria (WorkCover Authority)
(www.worksafe.vic.gov.au) Managing Victoria's workplace safety system

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