Industries/Road transport & logistics/WA

Road transport & logistics compliance in Western Australia

Federal + WA-specific compliance obligations for road transport & logistics businesses operating in Western Australia.

4

Total obligations

1

WA-specific

5

WA regulators

WA-specific obligations

Animal Welfare Standards + Guidelines — Land Transport of Livestock
National + state-implemented standards for road + rail transport of livestock.

Federal obligations also applicable

Comply with Heavy Vehicle Chain of Responsibility (CoR)
Every party in the heavy vehicle supply chain has a positive duty under HVNL.
Comply with Rail Safety National Law (RSNL)
Rail transport operators must be accredited under RSNL + maintain safety management.
Hold a High Risk Work Licence for HRWL classes
Forklift, crane, scaffolding, dogging, rigging, EWP and other high-risk work requires a HRWL.

Applicability answers for road transport & logistics

WA payroll tax →WA land tax →WA stamp duty →WA WHS →

Need the federal-only picture?

See national road transport & logistics compliance for the full federal picture.