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Select Committee on Heavy Transport· 9 May 1996general_report

This 1996 WA parliamentary report examines heavy transport, particularly road freight, in the context of WA's unique challenges of distance and economic reliance on resource exports. It emphasises balancing economic benefits with safety, environmental concerns, and public perception. The report calls for better data collection and transparent risk assessment before implementing changes to truck access and regulations.

Impact

The report's findings affect the road transport industry, the WA government (particularly Main Roads WA), rural and resource export sectors, and the general public, especially regarding safety, lifestyle, and environmental impacts. Future generations are also considered in terms of long-term benefits and burdens.

transportresourcespublic_sectorlocal_governmentenvironmentheavy transportroad freightroad trainstransport policyWestern Australiaeconomic developmentroad safetyenvironmental impactregulationtrucking industrydata collectionpublic consultationrisk assessmentnational competition policyWestrail

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