20 June 2023
FREE ODOMETER READING FEATURE
Bid to combat vehicle tampering
BUYERS of used cars, trucks and motorbikes are getting an extra level of certainty that the kilometres on the clock of a potential purchase are the kilometres the vehicle has done, with free public access to odometer readings.
10 June 2023
KNEE JERK REACTION TO BAN
ROAD Freight NSW (RFNSW) has criticized the call to ban 'large' trucks from the Sydney Harbour Tunnel, warning that it would have negative consequences for road safety, local supply chains, and the economy. RFNSW CEO Simon O'Hara labeled the proposal a knee-jerk reaction and emphasized the need for collaborative solutions. He expressed concerns about the impact on small trucking businesses, safety risks on suburban roads, and the potential loss of revenue for operators of major roads.
10 June 2023
INEFFICIENT HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
THE Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has highlighted inefficiencies in the healthcare system, including non-standardized templates, unnecessary naming of specialists in referrals, and outdated data-sharing practices. The RACGP has called for improved collaboration and integration between general practices, specialists, and hospitals. They recommend ending the requirement for named referrals, implementing standardized digital systems for data sharing, and piloting data-sharing between hospitals and primary care. The RACGP emphasizes the need for