Recent media stories (SMH 27/09/09 page 5) have suggested that politicans are using techology such as Twitter and Facebook as "spam" and that government should go "to the next level" and use these social media to engage people rather than lecture them. The media is behind the times. Government is already using social media to engage with the community. There is more to come - watch this (cyber)space.

There are over 100 industry and professional associations in the T&L sector. Average membership is less than 500 people. There are a few larger groups and some are well funded by their members. However, most are in decline in terms of new membership. Why is this so? Why are T&L professionals staying away from associations and "clubs" that might provide them with collegiate support?

When you are designing a website, or most likely when you have someone doing it for you, be careful that you don't design yourself into a corner and are unable to update or connect or share data and ideas with others because the two IT platforms don't "talk" to each other.

The demand for skilled and experienced staff to meet the challenges of growth in the level and complexity of transport and logistics activity has resulted in significant interest in improved recognition of the industry’s professionals. Five key national industry Associations have responded by backing a unified and standard approach to industry certification across Australia.