Controversial truck orders passed

The Federal Court of Australia has dismissed an application to stop the introduction of controversial changes to the conditions of self-employed truck drivers.

The three judges on the bench also refused an interim stay of the order until April 11, to enable the National Road Transport Association to apply for special leave to appeal the decision in the High Court of Australia.

The legality of the controversial order, developed by the Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal, will be dealt with at a hearing in May.