Volvo Group Australia Appoints UD VP
Volvo Group Australia has appointed Cameron Bettany as Vice President, UD Trucks and Government Sales and Marketing, effective July 1, 2026.
Registrations Open For Q3 Member Forums
Registrations are now open for the next round of HVIA Member Forums featuring new locations for WA and NSW-based members – including site tours of Scania’s new Hope Valley dealership in WA, and Transport Refrigeration Service’s Huntingwood depot in NSW.
Fuel Tax Relief Extended For Another Month
The Federal Government has partially extended fuel excise and Heavy Vehicle Road User Charge relief for another month but reduced both to 16 cents per litre.
Volvo Launches New FL Electric Model
A new lighter weight Volvo FL Electric model is now available in Australia. Featuring LFP battery packs and a city-friendly narrower 2400mm cab, this new variant complements the existing medium-duty FL and FE Electric range.
Free Tech + Reg Advice For HVIA Members
One of HVIA’s most popular member services is one that most members likely couldn’t even name – despite being used by hundreds of individual members across dozens of diverse businesses every year!
Funding Electrifies NET Deployment
Electric road freight company New Energy Transport has secured funding to fast-track the electrification of Australian road freight with its first electric trucks expected to be operational before the end of 2026.
Fuel Security Update: June 11, 2026
Federal Transport Minister Catherine King told the 12th Meeting of the Transport Industry Fuel Security Forum held earlier today that as at June 6, the Government had worked with fuel retailers to secure an additional 700 million litres of diesel to help ensure as much stability as possible in the market.
New Assessment System Cuts Wait Times
Victoria’s new Heavy Vehicle Structural Assessment Permit System (HVSAPS) has processed more than 4,000 assessments since it commenced operations in January, the state government claims.
New Hub Drives Transport Innovation
The Geotab-Swinburne Transport Innovation Hub was officially opened last week, marking a major milestone in collaboration between industry and academia to drive innovation across Australia’s transport and technology sectors.
NSW EV Kick-Start Funding Extended
The application window for funding under the NSW Government’s EV kick-start funding program has been extended from May 29, 2026 until November 30, 2026 and the funding allocation has increased from $5 million to $9 million.
HVIA 2025-26 Year In Review
This report provides a detailed review of HVIA’s activities, achievements and benefits delivered to our valued members during 2025-26 financial year.
FWC Awards 4.75% Min. Wage Increase
The Fair Work Commission has today announced a 4.75 per cent increase to the National Minimum Wage and award minimum wage rates as part of the 2025-2026 Annual Wage Review.