HEAVY VEHICLE NATIONAL LAW
PROPOSED ACTION CONCERNING THE NATIONAL PRIMARY PRODUCTION WORK DIARY EXEMPTION (NOTICE) 2015
Notice under Section 362 of the Heavy Vehicle National Law
As a result of a review and consultation on the National Primary Production Work Diary Exemption (Notice) 2015, the NHVR intends to amend the notice in the manner set out in the following table from 5 October 2015.
The purpose of the amendment is to better define the class of work and type of journeys covered by the exemption. The precise wording of the amendment may vary from the table below based on this consultation process.
Section | Proposed Action |
1 | Delete “carrying out primary production work” Insert “working on a journey to or from a farm gate”
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4 | Delete “‘primary production’ means— a) the cultivation of land for the purpose of selling the produce of the land; or b) the maintenance of animals (including birds), whether wild or domesticated, for the purpose of selling them or their natural increase or bodily produce; or c) the keeping of bees for the purpose of selling their honey or other apiary products; or d) transporting animals or produce in connection with the sale of the animals or produce.”
Insert “‘farm’ means– a place of primary production of:
a) foodstuff intended for human consumption, including: i) grain, fruit, fungi and vegetables; ii) live animals grown for food; iii) apiary products; and iv) dairy products. b) feed intended for animal consumption c) fibrous by-products of plants and animals used for production of textiles. ”
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Under “Commencement” | New clause added “This notice commences on 5 October 2015 in Victoria”
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This amendment is intended to commence the notice in Victoria and to prevent potential misuse of the National Primary Production Work Diary Exemption (Notice) 2015.
Parties affected by the proposed action can make representations to the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator on why the proposed action should not be taken. Representations should be made by 22 August 2015, in writing to:
Mail National Heavy Vehicle Regulator,
PO Box 492,
Fortitude Valley, Qld 4006
Email fatiguemanagement@nhvr.gov.au
Dated 7 August 2015
Salvatore Petroccitto
Chief Executive Officer
National Heavy Vehicle Regulator