The ALDODA group is still up to its old tricks and it is evident that they will go to great lengths to shamelessly hi-jack any event for their own agenda without any regard for what is in the best interest of the industry.
It is painfully obvious that they are only interested in their own importance; the blatant and callous disregard for the process that I have been pursuing will see this industry lose an opportunity to head off reforms that would have given some hope to everyone.

Mick Pattel QLD Mob 0429-413161 Ph 0747413161
kevp...@bigpond.net.au

Leo Fardell NSW Ph 0268844433 Mob 0429844433

Darryl Brown VIC Ph 0354353589 Mob 0408322868 darr...@bigpond.com

Russell Borchard VIC Ph 0350243247 Mob 0419007815 russ...@bigpond.com

Media Adviser QLD Clare Mildren Mob 0427787567
0741651405

Hi all
We are rapidly approaching the shutdown and still the support is growing I have engaged the services of a media adviser Clare Mildren, Clare will push our message to the general public, the last few days should see greater exposure for the shutdown

Hi Everyone,

Hi all,
On Saturday 19th July I will be travelling to Brisbane to meet with the State Transport Minister John Mickel, at 10.30am to discuss the shutdown and the changes the Government needs to address to avert this action.
I will then be meeting at 1pm with TWU Secretary Hughie Williams to find a way to work together for the good of the industry.
I will report on the outcome on my return

REPORT FROM DARRYL BROWN VIC Delegate

Hi all,
The meeting in Wyong also endorsed and added to the list of demands, number 20 is in keeping with the house keeping rules, and does not require the Government to lose ground, simply to maintain the Status Quo, which is in keeping with the intent of the demands.
A motion to support the concept of an industry shutdown was again unanimously passed.
The issue of whether or not Toll and Linfox are on board is a constant inquiry, the simple answer is no, however there is good reason to believe that many of their drivers are shutting down by taking holidays or resigning.

Hello everyone,

Hi Everyone,
The meeting in Dubbo was well attended and very constructive.
The motion to support the shutdown was carried unanimously.
The motion to endorse the list of demands was carried with five against, they felt the list was too long.

It was explained that the list addressed the new transport reforms and the rest was 'housekeeping' which did not place unrealistic expectations on the Government.
Leo Fardell was elected as the delegate for NSW and will be part of the shutdown process when we meet with Government to put our case.