National Transport Commission (Model Legislation - Heavy Vehicle Driver Fatigue) Regulations 2007
37What is work time
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37 What is work time
(1) A driver’s work time is: (a) the time that the driver spends driving a regulated heavy vehicle, whether or not it is on a road; and (b) any other time that the driver spends doing tasks that are related to the operation of a regulated heavy vehicle, including for example: (i) loading or unloading the vehicle; and (ii) inspecting, servicing or repairing the vehicle; and (iii) inspecting or attending to the load on the vehicle; and (iv) attending to the passengers of a bus; and (v) cleaning or refuelling the vehicle; and (vi) performing marketing tasks in relation to the operation of the vehicle; and (vii) helping with, or supervising, an activity mentioned in subparagraphs (i) to (vi); and (viii) recording information, or completing a document, in accordance with this Act or otherwise, in relation to the operation of the vehicle. (2) For subparagraph (1)(b)(vi), marketing tasks includes: (a) arranging for the transport of passengers or goods; and (b) canvassing for orders for the transport of passengers or goods.