Advocacy

HVIA seeks to proactively and positively influence transport stakeholders and officials at all levels of government in Australia. Our work focusses on the development and maintenance of policy, legislation, regulation and technical standards to foster innovation, contribute to the future viability of the heavy vehicle industry and the safety and productivity of the heavy vehicle fleet.

The association continues to grow its relationships and field of influence with government and regulatory agencies through participation in key industry consultation forums, regular targeted meetings, and inviting officials to take an active role in HVIA’s many events.

HVIA sits on the key consultative forums hosted by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional, Development, Communications and the Arts (DoITRDCA), the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR), the National Transport Commission (NTC), Standards Australia, Austroads, and the individual state and territory roads and transport departments.

Since 2023, HVIA’s advocacy team, led by Chief Technical Officer Adam Ritzinger, Chief Engineer Rachel Michaud and Chief Advocacy Officer Aaron Johnstone, has achieved real and tangible outcomes for members across vehicle standards, heavy vehicle access, decarbonisation, and training and workforce development.