HVIA Backs Practical Safeguard Mechanism
HVIA has shared broader industry concerns about proposals to expand the Federal Government’s Safeguard Mechanism, warning that climate policy must support investment in Australian manufacturing and industrial capability rather than inadvertently accelerating its decline.
Key Details Released On HV Reforms
HVIA has welcomed the release of important detail on the heavy vehicle reform measures agreed by the Commonwealth, states and territories under the National Competition Policy arrangements, describing the package as one of the most significant productivity reforms for road freight in a generatio
QLD Releases New Freight Plan
The Queensland Government has released its Queensland Freight Delivery Plan 2026, a five-year roadmap containing 70 actions aimed at improving freight productivity, connectivity, resilience and safety as the state's freight task continues to grow.
HVIA Backs Cleaner Fuels Pathway
Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA) has reiterated the importance of road freight to be recognised as a priority sector in the Federal Government's plans to grow Australia's low-carbon liquid fuel industry, lodging a submission to the consultation on a proposed cleaner fuels demand mechanism.
Calls To Reconsider Apprenticeship Cuts
Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA) CEO Todd Hacking has written to the Federal Minister for Skills and Training, the Hon Andrew Giles MP, urging the Government to reconsider recently announced changes to employer apprenticeship incentives.
Drake Takes Out Large Employer Award
HVIA congratulates long-standing member The Drake Group on being named Large Employer of the Year at the 2026 Queensland Training Awards Metropolitan Regional Final, recognising the company's outstanding commitment to vocational education, training and workforce development.
Register For Sneak Preview Of Survey
HVIA members are invited to attend an online member-only pre-release briefing on the results of the recent 2026 Industry Leaders Survey.
Govt Consults On Fuel Security Measures
The Australian Government has released two significant consultation papers that aim to support the development of a domestic low-carbon liquid fuels (LCLF) industry and to help shape the nation’s future fuel security – including possible volumetric mandates or carbon-intensity standard to boost demand for LCLFs.
Historic Heavy Vehicle Reform Welcomed
HVIA has welcomed today’s announcement by the Albanese Government of a $400 million heavy vehicle industry productivity reform package, describing it as a historic step towards improving Australia’s freight efficiency, economic productivity and supply chain resilience.
UK To Mandate Vehicle Safety Tech
The United Kingdom Government has announced it will require a range of advanced safety technologies to be fitted to new mass-produced vehicles entering the Great Britain market.
Call For More Telco Resilience After Outage
HVIA has written to Federal Communications Minister Anika Wells highlighting the significant impacts that recent telecommunications outages can have on Australia’s heavy vehicle industry and calling for greater recognition of telecommunications as critical transport infrastructure.
Call To Embrace Reform To Lift Productivity
Australia’s peak heavy vehicle industry body is calling on the Albanese Government to release the Productivity Commission’s landmark report on reforming the nation’s heavy vehicle rules, and embrace the recommended reforms, which could boost GDP by up to $4 billion per annum.