Department Updates Guidance On Vehicle Recalls
The Department of Infrastructure has produced a suppliers’ guide on applying for and managing “not-reporting” status for voluntary recalls
New Award Rates Available Following Wage Review
Updated pay guides have been released for the Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award and the Clerks Private Sector Award to take account of last month’s increase in the national minimum wage
AUSMASA Seeks Insights Into Automotive Skill Shortages
The Mining and Automotive Skills Alliance is undertaking independent research to understand and address skill shortages facing the Australian automotive industry
Navigating Transition To Zero Emission Heavy Vehicles
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland will next week host a free online transport safety network meeting focused on the zero-emission revolution in heavy vehicles
Automotive Training Qualifications Set For Overhaul
The Mining and Automotive Skills Alliance will be one of the first Jobs and Skills Councils to progress reforms to vocational education and training packages
Award Delivers Long-Term Benefits For The Drake Group
Winning the Product Innovation Award at the 2023 HVIA National Awards has delivered significant long-term benefits for The Drake Group, particularly in terms of increased awareness and interest in its world-first ‘The London’ trailer
NHVR Releases Safer Freight Vehicles Standards Guide
The NHVR has released VSG35 which provides guidance on the safety features vehicles are required to have fitted to a heavy vehicle in order to be allowed general access at 2.55m under the Safer Freight Vehicle reforms
HVIA Calls On VIC To Follow NSW Lead On HV Access
HVIA has called on the Victorian Government to follow the lead of NSW and change the basis for heavy vehicle access decision making from preserving assets to optimising the use of those assets by safe, productive and sustainable vehicles
NHVR Release Tipper Code Updates, Rollout Timetable
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has revealed the staged implementation dates for the revised J4 Tipper Body Design Code
Last-Mile Delivery Specialist Amps Up Electrification
Last-mile delivery specialist ANC has snared $12.8 million in funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency to accelerate electrification of its vehicle fleet
HVIA Seeks Workforce Development Group Volunteers
HVIA is calling for volunteers to join a new working group targeted at skills, workforce development and training
Feedback Sought On ROVER Portal Rebuild
Following the release of the rebuilt ROVER Portal on June 12, the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is seeking feedback on the priority for improvements to be included in the next version of ROVER