FWC Updates Fuel Cost Recovery Rules for Australian Road Transport

Nov 12, 2026

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The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has revised its fuel cost recovery rules for road transport in Australia. This regulatory update affects how transport operators can recover fuel costs, potentially impacting freight rates and operational pricing models across the logistics sector.

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