Expiry of COVID-19 vaccination information regulations
WorkSafe is reminding employers that pandemic regulations regarding the collection, recording, holding and use of COVID-19 vaccination information from specified persons have expired.
Expiry of COVID-19 vaccination information
WorkSafe is reminding employers that pandemic regulations regarding the collection, recording, holding and use of COVID-19 vaccination information from specified persons have expired. This means that employers that recorded or held COVID-19 vaccination information specifically under these regulations have until Friday 11 August 2023 to destroy that information.
This includes COVID-19 vaccination information collected from employees, independent contractors and their employees, volunteers and students on placement permitted to attend the workplace.
This requirement does not apply to employers that are permitted or required under other laws to collect, use, record, or hold vaccination information
Panel Discussion on ‘Psycho Social Risk Hazards' RWTA Conference 2023
Expert Insights on Mental Health topic ‘Psycho Social Risk Hazards and Suggestions to Mitigate Risks.’
Conference Panel Discussion, Tuesday the 22nd August at the QT Gold Coast.
Expert Insights on Mental Health topic ‘Psycho Social Risk Hazards and Suggestions to Mitigate Risks.’
Under the model WHS laws, a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) must manage the risk of psychosocial hazards in the workplace.
Listen to leaders in HR, Training, Safety and Mental Health discuss this growing hazard in our workplaces. Don’t miss it and book now!
Tennille Cilia, Managing Director at Preventure ANZ.
Preventure is on a mission to partner with employers and WHS providers to reduce the risk of workplace musculoskeletal injuries using wearable technology.
Since beginning in Workers Compensation over a decade ago, Tennille has dedicated her career to employee health, safety, injury management, and wellbeing. She has held specialized roles in occupational health and safety, workers compensation, RTW/injury management, and employee health and wellbeing.
Darrel Cox, CEO of The Empresario Group.
Darrell is a Refrigeration Mechanic, who became a versatile and innovative executive. After leading a major Refrigeration company in Australia, he transitioned to focus on training and development, he then progressed into a global role leading the learning and development for a prominent multinational mining company.
Darrel now runs The Empresario Group, a business dedicated to leadership development, with a particular emphasis on psychosocial leadership.
Nick Murphy, Vice President Human Resources APAC & LATAM, Americold.
Nick has been with Americold since 2022, leading all aspects of the HR function for a multi country, multi site workforce. He has over 25 years experience in Human Resources and Management Consulting, having worked for leading organisations including BHP Billiton, Unilever, Deloitte & Visy Industries.
Nick is passionate about helping organisations, teams and individuals develop, grow and navigate the complexities of the modern business world.
Liz Tully, Founder and Owner of Mental Wealth at Work specialising in workplace mental health.
With 20 + years of Human Resources experience, Liz is passionate about creating mentally healthy workplaces.
She works with organisations across Australia to build awareness and capability in workplace mental health.
An Unprecedented Conference Offer!
We want to encourage your company’s emerging managers and leaders to be in attendance.
** Please notify all management within your company **
An Unprecedented Conference Offer!
With the RWTA Conference and Exhibition being only 4 weeks away, we would like to offer to our current Warehousing and Transport Members, for the first time, an offer to bring one person from your company, under the age of 30 to attend the upcoming conference at the unheard-of price of $500!
We want to encourage your company’s emerging managers and leaders to be in attendance.
Benefits of networking with senior leaders in the industry, learning from the incredible presentations, checking out the booths, listening and participating in presentations that cover safety, HR, IR, supply chain, international overviews, sustainability, energy, psychosocial risk hazards, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulators update, international supply chain and much more in the way of discussions and Q&A time cannot be underestimated!
This is an opportunity for the future of the cold chain to network and learn. Bring your promising staff to be present and involved with the conversation, “The Cold Chain; Volatility, Global Conflicts and Agility.”
Why Bring Younger Staff Along? Click here to read more.
Conditions Apply;
There must be a full paying delegate already booked to attend
This person must be 30 or under
This offer is inclusive of all of Monday and Tuesdays functions
Offer is inclusive of all meals and drinks at functions, morning tea, lunch and the Gala Dinner on Tuesday night to witness the National Winner of the Frank Vale Award.
Offer does not include networking functions on Sunday
Conference Info: Partners Program Cut off date is next week
RWTA invites your Partner to attend our upcoming Conference and Exhibition.
RWTA invites your Partner to attend our upcoming Conference and Exhibition.
We have exciting things planned for them!
Monday: Rainforest, wine tasting at Tamborine
(9:30am to 4pm)Tuesday: Monet at Mermaid, Paint and sip experience
(10:30am to 3pm)
Get more details on the Partners' Program here.
To book in your Partner, please email us now: marieb@rwta.com.au
** Last date to book is next Friday the 28th of July **
Jacob Mahoney to present at the 2023 RWTA Conference and Exhibition
The RWTA welcomes Jacob Mahoney, General Manager, Energy Solutions for Flow Power as a speaker for the 81st RWTA National Conference and Exhibition.
The RWTA welcomes Jacob Mahoney, General Manager, Energy Solutions for Flow Power as a speaker for the 81st RWTA National Conference and Exhibition.
Jacob will talk about wholesale energy, demand response and the benefits to cold storage before leading a case study with key customers.
At Flow Power, Jacob is responsible for overseeing the development of new business opportunities, having both personally negotiated, and overseen the negotiation of, large energy contracts including Renewable Power Purchasing Agreements and Bespoke retail agreements.
Additionally, Jacob supports the engineering teams with go to market strategies and product development.
Conference Workshop; Which two will you choose?
Choose your adventure! There are three great workshops to attend at the Tuesday workshop sessions, but you can only attend two!
Choose your adventure!
There are three great workshops to attend at the Tuesday workshop sessions, but you can only attend two!
Which to choose?
Lets look at Safety with Tenille Cilia of Preventure.
Safety, WorkCover and Workers Comp; Tenille is on a mission to partner with employers and WHS providers to reduce the risk of workplace musculoskeletal injuries using wearable technology. Since beginning in Workers Compensation over a decade ago, Tennille has dedicated her career to employee health, safety, injury management, and wellbeing. She has held specialized roles in occupational health and safety, workers compensation, RTW/injury management, and employee health and wellbeing.
What about HR and Dealing with People?
Ray Hodge is an expert in Perfomance and Productivity and is a Business Adviser, Consultant, Writer, Speaker
With over 30 years of coaching, management and business ownership experience, and he does not give give textbook advice.
His motto and purpose is “Making Leaders Lives Easier.” If you’ve spent any time leading others, you will know that managing even the best of people, at times, can be challenging, let alone those we find tricky to work with. And in times when it can be difficult to recruit skilled people, we need to work to bring out the best in the people we have. Helping those we lead to increase their performance; represent our business professionally; work effectively with their colleagues; and be part of a positive work culture are all part of effective leadership.
Now here is a contentious one - The Changing face of IR in the Australian Workplace.
Elisha Radwanowski from ACAPMA
Industrial Relations; There have been significant changes to the operation of bargaining in Australia. From 6/6/2023 there are three new ‘streams’ of bargaining, two of which are ‘forced’, which is to say that a business can be forced into the position of having to bargain with the union and other businesses. Investigate the protective actions businesses can take to mitigate the risk of forced bargaining, that include internal review (auditing) to correct common issues, activating standard Enterprise Bargaining or Cooperative Bargaining.
No pre-selection required, make the decision on the day.
Hermione Parsons to present at the 2023 RWTA Conference and Exhibition
We are thrilled to have Dr Hermione Parsons, the CEO of the Australian Logistics Council (ALC) present at our upcoming conference in August.
We are thrilled to have Dr Hermione Parsons, the CEO of the Australian Logistics Council (ALC) present at our upcoming conference in August.
With a supply chain career spanning three decades, Hermione is a supply chain and freight logistics specialist with executive management experience in public and private sector organisations.
Hermione’s career has focussed on end-to-end supply chain strategy, complexity, planning multimodal infrastructure and problem-solving freight logistics in metropolitan, regional and international markets. She has extensive executive management experience in port landside logistics, multimodal freight infrastructure, competition and regulation analyses, and supply chain reengineering in the food industry.
Dr Parsons founded and led an acclaimed university research and development Centre across two universities working to solve the systemic and emerging challenges facing industry. During this time, she led many ASEAN and APEC programs focusing on end- to-end supply chain issues. She is also the Co-founder and Co-chair of the industry funded Wayfinder: Supply Chain Careers for Women initiative.
With many more accolades attributed to the supply chain in Australia, we welcome Hermione to the conference and look forward to hearing her insights!
Welcoming Gordon Brothers as a New Member of the RWTA!
Since 1903, globally, and specifically in Australia since 2017, Gordon Brothers have helped operating Transport companies, advisors, investors and lenders value, buy, sell and finance their fleets and plant and equipment.
Since 1903, globally, and specifically in Australia since 2017, Gordon Brothers have helped operating Transport companies, advisors, investors and lenders value, buy, sell and finance their fleets and plant and equipment. Using global expertise and their substantial, private capital base, Gordon Brothers provides rapid solutions and reliable outcomes for clients at all points in the business cycle.
They bring a powerful combination of industry expertise, operational experience and capital to every situation — working with the Transport Industry around the world to put clients’ assets to their highest and best use.
Please contact;
Lachlan Urquhart
Director
mobile +61 499 050 499
RWTA New Member Alert! Interview with Gordon Brothers
Marianne Kintzel is speaking with a Director of Gordon Brothers, Lachlan Urquhart, new member of the RWTA about how they can work to assist transport companies, advisors, investors and lenders value, buy, sell and finance their fleets and plant and equipment.
Marianne Kintzel is speaking with a Director of Gordon Brothers, Lachlan Urquhart, new member of the RWTA about how they can work to assist transport companies, advisors, investors and lenders value, buy, sell and finance their fleets and plant and equipment.
For more information please contact Lachlan:
mobile +61 499 050 499
RWTA New Member Alert! Interview with Preventure
Watch now the interview with the MD of Preventure, Tennille Cilia.
This is a new Member of the RWTA, and their product and company can assist you with preventing injury in the workplace!
Watch now the interview with the MD of Preventure, Tennille Cilia.
This is a new Member of the RWTA, and their product and company can assist you with preventing injury in the workplace!
Ray Hodge, to present at the 2023 RWTA Conference and Exhibition
We are delighted to welcome Ray Hodge, Business Advisor, Executive Coach, Author and Speaker, to present at our upcoming National Conference and Exhibition at QT Gold Coast 20-22 August.
We are delighted to welcome Ray Hodge, Business Advisor, Executive Coach, Author and Speaker, to present at our upcoming National Conference and Exhibition at QT Gold Coast 20-22 August.
Managing Tricky People and How to Bring the Best Out of Employees
If you’ve spent any time leading others, you will know that managing even the best of people, at times, can be challenging, let alone those we find tricky to work with. And in times when it can be difficult to recruit skilled people, we need to work to bring out the best in the people we have. Helping those we lead to increase their performance; represent our business professionally; work effectively with their colleagues; and be part of a positive work culture are all part of effective leadership.
Ray Hodge shares his expertise in leadership, strategy formulation + implementation and overall systems and business improvement as a consultant, speaker and writer. He enjoys serving a wide range of clients, including individual entrepreneurs, government departments and multi-national organisations.
Ray has a passion for words and writing and has authored three books, the most recent of which is How Efficiency Changes the Game: Developing Lean Operations for Competitive Advantage.
Ray’s articles frequently appear in the nationwide magazines of peak professional organisations. He also publishes a weekly free newsletter and video called Mindful Motivation that provides tips and tactics for navigating the human side of work.
Sal Petrocitto OAM to present at the 2023 RWTA Conference and Exhibition
We would like to acknowledge and congratulate Sal Petroccitto of the NHVR who was recently awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the King’s Birthday Honours List last week.
We would like to acknowledge and congratulate Sal Petroccitto of the NHVR who was recently awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the King’s Birthday Honours List last week.
We are also pleased to announce that Sal will be a presenter at our upcoming 81st Conference and Exhibition at QT Gold Coast in August this year.
Sal Petroccitto has been the CEO of the NHVR since May 2014 and his main focuses have been to make the NHVR a customer-centric, risk-based, data-driven modern regulator.
By driving a significant program of reform across Australia’s heavy vehicle industry, Sal has enabled a more streamlined approach to service delivery, education, compliance and enforcement, and a greater degree of consistency in how heavy vehicles are regulated.
Over seven years of the HVSI grant program, he has overseen the provision of $33 million for 132 projects that deliver tangible safety benefits to the industry and the community.
Don’t miss Sal’s presentation, book now!
Shane Brennan to present at the 2023 RWTA Conference and Exhibition
We are very pleased to announce that Shane Brennan of the Cold Chain Federation based in the UK will be presenting at our conference in August.
We are very pleased to announce that Shane Brennan of the Cold Chain Federation based in the UK will be presenting at our conference in August.
Shane Brennan is the CEO of this specialist trade association for the temperature-controlled logistics industry in the United Kingdom.
For over a century, the Federation has brought together the companies and professionals that operate the warehouses and the vehicle fleets that store and move products safely and efficiently supporting, in particular, the food and pharmaceutical industries.
Shane is an experienced trade association and government relations professional. Since 2018, he has led the strategic renewal of the Federation, adding new members and providing new purpose. At the core of the mission is leading the industry to understand the opportunities and threats of climate change to our industry and its customers.
Don't miss Shane's presentation!
Leadership Scholarships Available for Women in the Transport and Logistics Sector
Women & Leadership Australia (WLA) supports women at all levels across all sectors and industries. Our career-defining leadership programs bring together a focus on applied learning with the latest in leadership theory and practice. We believe that advancing gender equity, especially in leadership, is central to creating a more fair and inclusive society.
Women & Leadership Australia (WLA) supports women at all levels across all sectors and industries. Our career-defining leadership programs bring together a focus on applied learning with the latest in leadership theory and practice. We believe that advancing gender equity, especially in leadership, is central to creating a more fair and inclusive society.
Through our Industry Partnership Framework, we work with hundreds of Australian associations and professional bodies to increase awareness and action around gender equity. With your support, we can continue to create meaningful opportunities for women leaders across the country.
Scholarships of $1000-$5000 per person are available for women in the Transport and Logistics Sector
To encourage more women to increase their impact at work and step into leadership roles across the Transport and Logistics Sector, WLA is offering scholarships for four leadership development courses.
Application closing date has been extended. Apply by 31st July 2023 or find out more by clicking here: www.wla.edu.au/industry/transport-logistics
RWTA-Revora Webinar: Electrification of Refrigerated Trucks-Where are we headed?
Revora presented last week to an interested audience who were keen to know where Australia stands with the electrification of trucks.
Revora presented last week to an interested audience who were keen to know where Australia stands with the electrification of trucks.
There were many people who were unable to attend as so we recorded this and encourage you to take some time to see it if you missed it.
Nathan Gore-Brown discusses:
Why are zero emission trucks coming to refrigerated transport?
What technologies will support ZE trucks?
What can make them a success?
Where will they work and where they will not…yet!
Where can your fleets start the journey.
For more information feel free to contact Nathan:
M: 0424 407 002
E: nathan@revora.au
Mental Health Training Update!
Mental Health in the workplace prevents burnout, disengagement, sick days and strained relationships in the workplace. In the wake of COVID-19, it’s never been more critical for individuals, businesses and their HR leaders to address mental well-being.
Take a few minutes now to watch a short video with Liz Tully from Mental Wealth at Work giving some updates on what’s available for you and your workplace now!
Mental Health in the workplace prevents burnout, disengagement, sick days and strained relationships in the workplace. In the wake of COVID-19, it’s never been more critical for individuals, businesses and their HR leaders to address mental well-being.
Take a few minutes now to watch a short video with Liz Tully from Mental Wealth at Work giving some updates on what’s available for you and your workplace now!
Mark Squirrel to present at the 2023 RWTA Conference and Exhibition
Always keen to bring you the best of the best at our conferences, we would like to introduce you to Mark ‘Squiz’ Squirrel who will be speaking at the 81st RWTA National Conference.
Always keen to bring you the best of the best at our conferences, we would like to introduce you to Mark ‘Squiz’ Squirrel who will be speaking at the 81st RWTA National Conference.
Squiz is the author of a memoir ‘From Arafat to Everest’ and has received the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for service to the international community through humanitarian aid.
Mark “Squiz” Squirrell OAM has lived a high risk and high impact life.
He was awarded the coveted ‘Green Beret’ whilst serving with the Australian Commando’s and then went on to work across the globe as an International Aid Worker.
Squiz escorted food convoys through the Gaza Strip, negotiated with the Liberation Tigers of Tamel Eelam (Tamil Tigers) and brokered deals with Somali Clansmen to ensure the safe delivery of United Nations food aid.
Squiz will be speaking of how his exposure to conflict and in particular, those that endure poverty, inspired him to climb Mount Everest to raise awareness of global hunger. The cold chain feeds people, delivering confidence in food quality, every day. Squiz, in his own way, did the same.
Media Release; National Food Supply Chain Alliance
Labour shortages continue to impact businesses across Australia's food supply chain which, as one of a number of costs to business, ultimately impacts every Australian at the register.
The RWTA is one of the 9 companies that make up that National Food Supply Chain Alliance. As a member of the Alliance, labour shortages continue to impact businesses across Australia's food supply chain which, as one of a number of costs to business, ultimately impacts every Australian at the register. We need to expand our horizons and attract workers from overseas, particularly ASEAN countries. Please click belowto read more:
Welcoming Preventure as a New Member of the RWTA!
Preventure has developed an affordable, Wearable Technology platform that utilises data analytics and Sports Science to reduce workplace musculoskeletal Injuries and support return-to-work efforts.
Is your workforce impacted by back, shoulder, or lower limb muscle-stressing injuries?
We know that the Australian Cold Chain involves many manual work tasks. When you find good employees, the last thing you want is to lose them due to preventable injuries.
Preventure has developed an affordable, Wearable Technology platform that utilises data analytics and Sports Science to reduce workplace musculoskeletal Injuries and support return-to-work efforts.
The Preventure team believes in a world where individualised injury prevention programs are available for every worker.
The Preventure platform is aimed at the worker, with no GPS tracking and a number of other features being built in collaboration with unions.
If you have anyone in Safety, Operations, or Workers' Compensation roles that are interested, book a free 45-minute virtual demo with Amy today
P: 0406 336 323
Viotas’s Michael Zammit has written an article on Gabor Hilton, formerly of AB Oxford Cold Storage Company.
Viotas’s Michael Zammit has written an article on Gabor Hilton, formerly of AB Oxford Cold Storage Company.
This case study touches on the development of demand management processes through the eyes of Gabor Hilton who was part of the third-generation business known as Oxford Cold Storage which was founded in Melbourne over four decades ago.
Discover some historical information on the cold chain in Australia dating back to the 1970’s and more!