Once-off funding to support the development and delivery of Chain of Responsibility (CoR) training and education projects is now available, with $1.7 million being invested to help boost safety across the supply chain.
The funding will support businesses who use heavy vehicle transport to deliver tailored training programs focused on the CoR.
Grants will be awarded to projects aimed at educating participants on how to improve the safety of heavy vehicle transport activities.
Priority will be given to projects that focus on 'off-road' parties in the CoR, particularly for industries where there is a lack of existing training resources.
Additionally, preference will be given to proposals that also guide executives to use due diligence to ensure that a business discharges its primary duty.
Successful applicants will be able to access up to $300,000 of funding.
The CoR provision in the Heavy Vehicle National Law ensures all parties that work with heavy vehicles, from the business that employs a driver to the place where goods are delivered, are accountable for safety.
An executive of a business that is a party in the CoR must use due diligence to ensure that the business complies with that provision.
The funding will be administered by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR).
Submissions open on Tuesday, 11 April 2023 and close at 5pm AEST Friday, 5 May 2023.
