RVSA transition complete – where to next?
We are now into the new financial year and the transition process from the Motor Vehicle Standards Act to the Road Vehicle Standards Act (RVSA) is now complete; all vehicles entering the Australian Market must comply with the RVSA rules from now on.
Changing of the guard: ATA, ALRTA & NTC
HVIA has welcomed the arrival of new Australian Trucking Association Chief Executive Mathew Munro this week, along with new CEO appointments for ALRTA and the NTC.
Importance of Employment Contracts
Employment contracts are essential to any business and employers should use them as a tool to protect the interests of the business and to effectively manage staff.
HVIA welcomes the simplification of ROVER applications
The Department of Infrastructure has advised that it will remove the need for applicants to attach an extract or complete copy of UN approval documents to their applications.
Resistance on electrical licences for EV maintenance
HVIA has expressed concern with some recommendations in a paper by the Electrical Safety Office of WorkSafe Queensland that will be used to inform a Queensland Government response affecting the maintenance of electric heavy vehicles.
Updated mechanical couplings standards for 2023
Standards Australia has published updated versions of mechanical couplings standards (AS/NZS 4968) for 2023.
No slowing down
HVIA Chief Executive Todd Hacking has written to members reflecting on 2022-23 and outlining HVIA’s plans for the year ahead.
Year in review 2022/23
In spite of a backdrop of ongoing supply chain issues, skills shortages, regulatory challenges, inflation and rising interest rates, Australia's heavy vehicle industry has powered ahead over the last year.
2023 updated pay guides
New minimum rates apply to the Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award 2020 (Vehicle Award) and the Clerks Private Sector Award 2020 (Clerks Award), effective from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2023.
NHVR rejects call for VSB6 implementation delay
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has rejected HVIA's calls for a delay to the implementation of updates to Vehicle Standards Bulletin 6 (VSB6), scheduled to commence on 1st July.
How does your company compare?
The Australian Tax Office released its annual dataset last week, which reveals some fascinating insights about the typical Australian business and how Australia’s tax revenue is derived.
King’s Birthday Honours for Transport Industry leaders
The King's Birthday 2023 Honours List, announced by the Governor General yesterday, recognised services to the heavy vehicle and road transport industry by a number of influential figures.