HVIA Reviews ADR Amendment Instrument
In early June the Federal Department of Infrastructure advised HVIA via the Vehicle Standards Consultative Forum (VSCF) that it had finalised a series of amendments to several ADRs and collated them into an amendment instrument. The Department is now seeking feedback on the changes up to June 16, 2025.
HVIA Members Drive Change In Braking ADR
Can HVIA members change Australian Design Rules? Yes, we can - with important changes to the ADR on trailer brake systems officially becoming law on January 30 following successful representations to government by HVIA and its members!
HVIA Finalise Submission to ADR Review
HVIA’s ADR Review Working Group held a webinar last week to gather member input into its submission to the Federal Government’s long-awaited review of the Australian Design Rules.
Minister Kicks Off Review Of ADR’s
On December 2, the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King announced the long-awaited review of the Australian Design Rules
Collaboration Secures Win on Next-Gen Brake Regs
HVIA is representing the interests of brake system suppliers to smooth regulatory pathway for next-generation braking systems
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 Reconnects Trailer Wiring Working Group
HVIA has announced a re-focussed trailer wiring working group in recognition that setting the requirements of the Australian Design Rules to allow safe, sensible, practical, and cost-effective compliance options remains a core function of its technical activities
AVAS Technology Mandated On Trucks From 2025
The Federal Government has introduced a new design rule that will require new electric, hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell cars, trucks and buses to be fitted with an Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System from November 2025
NTC Seeks Further Consultation On Review Of DG Code
The National Transport Commission has launched a new round of consultation on the comprehensive review of the Australian Code for the transport of dangerous goods by road and rail
HVs More Often Involved In Level Crossing Collisions
A study has found heavy vehicles are more frequently involved in level crossing collisions than cars and other light vehicles
Qld Rejects Plan To Extend Electrical Licensing To EV’s
The Queensland Government has rejected a proposal to extend the electrical licensing framework to cover electric vehicle
Plan To Mandate Acoustic Vehicle Alert Systems From 2025
Draft ADR proposes to mandate Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Systems for light vehicles from January 2025 and heavy vehicles from November 2025