Dear Road Transport Suppliers

On 20 April 2026, the Fair Work Commission made the Road Transport Contractual Chain Order, Fuel Cost Recovery 2026 (RTCCO), which took effect from 21 April 2026.

The RTCCO requires parties within a road transport contractual chain to adjust rates fortnightly to enable recovery of increased fuel costs incurred by subcontractors and contractors since 6 March 2026 and invoiced post 21 April 2026. 

Council is taking proactive steps to meet its obligations under the RTCCO in a structured, reasonable and transparent manner.

IS YOUR CONTRACT IMPACTED?
If your Contract with Council involves Road Transport Work (whether as a primary of secondary contractor), the Order will apply to require that Council assesses and adjusts fuel pricing according to requirements of the RTCCO.

If your contract is subject to the Order, firstly, we ask that you immediately notify us (so that we can maintain a register). 

Secondly, when you invoice us, we will require you to provide sufficient information to demonstrate how you have been affected by increased fuel costs and to verify that increased fuel costs have been appropriately accounted for and passed down the contractual chain.

We therefore seek the provision of the following supporting documentation:

• Identification of the relevant contract(s) and the Road Transport Work performed under those contracts 
• Over the relevant period, the total cost of fuel incurred under the contract and/or in performance of the services (i.e. evidence of actual costs of fuel purchased) 
• Evidence of the increased cost of fuel since 6 March 2026 (if due for payment on 21st April or later), referenced against the Australian Institute of Petroleum (AIP) weekly terminal gate price for diesel  
• Calculation of the proposed fuel cost adjustment, including the methodology applied 
• Where your contract involves both road transport and other activities, an apportionment of fuel costs attributable to Road Transport Work only 
• Confirmation that equivalent adjustments have been passed through to any subcontractors or owner-drivers engaged under your contract 

All information provided will be assessed against the requirements of the RTCCO. 

Council reserves the right to request additional information to support any payment claim.

Submission of a claim does not guarantee approval or payment.

PLEASE NOTE:

• The RTCCO requires adjustments to fuel pricing twice per calendar month since the order came into effect
• The RTCCO will remain in force until the national weekly average terminal gate price for diesel falls below $2.00 per litre

HOW TO RESPOND
For the impacted contracts, please contact us via your Contract Owner or atprocurement@wyndham.vic.gov.au with the documentation outlined above.

If you do not consider your contract to be impacted by the RTCCO, no action is required.

If you are not sure if the RTCCO applies to your contract, please seek advice from your legal or accounting adviser, professional or peak body (and please ensure that you identify the contract of service that the Order applies).

We appreciate your cooperation and are committed to working through this process in a transparent and efficient manner.

For further information on the RTCCO, please refer to the Fair Work Commission’s major case webpage:
https://www.fwc.gov.au/hearings-decisions/major-cases/twu-artio-application-road-transport-contractual-chain-order-fuel

Pursuant to Clause 3 Schedule 10 of the Local Government Act 1989.

Address: 47 Abbotswood Drive Hoppers Crossing
Title particulars: Road R1 PS 820684S

Council seek to discontinue Road R1 on PS820684S and change the status to Residential to sell the land to the adjoining land owner. It was determined that the land is no longer required for the purpose of a road and is considered surplus land to be divested.

Any person may provide feedback on the proposal. Feedback must be received no later than 28 April 2026 (28 day period)
Please contact Jordan Quinn, Property Officer at Wyndham City Council on 03 8734 4534 or email mail@wyndham.vic.gov.au Attn: Strategic Property Management for any further information or to provide feedback.