Melbourne, Victoria

RISK & CHAIN OF RESPONSIBILITY

Supply-chain risk management (SCRM) is "the implementation of strategies to manage both every day and exceptional risks along the supply chain based on continuous risk assessment with the objective of reducing vulnerability and ensuring continuity". Our consultants have extensive experience in understanding and managing business risks.

 

With an ever-changing landscape, Chain of Responsibility (CoR) laws mean that anyone who has influence over the transport activity is responsible for safety on the road. Our consultants are experts in understanding the laws and how to ensure compliance.

In October 2018, governments implemented a number of reforms to road transport laws in Australia.

In particular:

 

  • Aligned CoR responsibilities to those required by OHS/WHS laws
  • Enabled authorities to investigate CoR breaches even if there is no on-road incident
  • Massively increased maximum fines to up to $3 million for businesses and up to $300,000 and 5 years jail for individuals within offending businesses