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TWU Convoy to Canberra

Over 600 owner drivers and their trucks descended on Parliament House in Canberra on 16 August 2005 to protest against the Government's plan to stop them from negotiating collectively. TWU owner drivers fear that the changes will see the end of their businesses and create more danger on the road. Drivers rallied outside Parliament and did a lap of Parliament to demonstrate their fear of the Government proposed changes. A delegation of drivers met with over thirty Members of Parliament, including Kevin Andrews, made their presence felt in Question Time and spoke to a forum of dozens of MP's and Senators. It is now up to the Government to withdraw its proposed legislation.

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Kim Beazley, Leader of the Opposition, pledged Labor's support for owner drivers	Tony Sheldon, TWU State Secretary, addresses the rally outside Parliament House
Greg Combet, ACTU Secretary, vowed to keep up the fight	TWU owner driver, Paul Walsh, told what the changes will mean for him and his family
TWU owner drivers at the rally with Tony Burke (Member for Watson), Chris Hayes (Member for Werriwa), Mick Gentleman (TWU member of the ACT Parliament) and Senator Steve Hutchins	TWU owner drivers go into Question Time to make their point to the Government
TWU owner driver, Bob Hayden, with Stephen Smith, Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations	TWU owner drivers present Kim Beazley, Leader of the Opposition, with a campaign tshirt
TWU owner drivers Paul Walsh and Paul Dewberry meet with Greens Senator Kerry Nettle	TWU owner drivers with Wayne Swan, Shadow Treasurer
TWU owner drivers rally outside Parliament House	Julie Calabro told dozens of MP's how hard the changes will hit her family's business
Democrats Senator Andrew Bartlett attended the rally	MP's look on as TWU owner drivers have their say
Over 30 members of Parliament heard TWU members have their say at a forum in Parliament House	Professor Michael Quinlan and Professor Andrew Stewart told MP's about the personal and financial impact of the changes
Senator Steve Hutchins introduced TWU owner drivers and supporters	The convoy rolls towards Parliament House

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