Fuel Security Update: March 20, 2026
HVIA attended the National Coordination Mechanism’s National Fuel Supply Briefing yesterday afternoon at which the National Emergency Management Agency provided an update on the key issues of supply and pricing. The briefing was delivered by Deputy Coordinator General, Katarina Carroll,...
Lower Fuel Standards Don’t Apply To Diesel
HVIA has confirmed that the temporary relaxation of Australian fuel quality standards to boost supply and put downward pressure on prices applies only to petrol, not diesel.
Fuel Security Update: March 12, 2026
Over the last week, HVIA’s members have been seeking information on behalf of their customers regarding fuel supply. In response to HVIA’s advocacy, this morning Transport and Infrastructure Minister Catherine King called a roundtable of affected stakeholders and other related industry bodies.
Members Urged To Join Working Groups
Did you know that HVIA has a series of Technical Working Groups across a diverse range of industry needs and componentry? From lighting to braking systems, telematics to heavy vehicle modifications, tyres, powered trailers and more, we are covering key topics which effect the heavy vehicle industry in Australia.
Vehicle Modifiers Working Group
HVIA is excited to reveal we will be kicking off the first meeting for our new Heavy Vehicle Modifiers Working Group later this month.
HVIA Joins National Future Transport Summit
HVIA has been contributing to a major national initiative, the National Future Transport Summit, aimed at proposing a plan for Australia’s transport future.
HVIA Laments Budget’s Lack of Targeted HV Measures
HVIA has called on the Australian Government to do more to support Australia’s heavy vehicle manufacturing industry following last night’s release of the 2024-25 Federal Budget.
HVIA Working Groups Drive Member Issues
In the fourth in the Talk the Torque series, HVIA provides updates on its Powered Trailers and Trailer Wiring Working Groups.
Brake Regulation Working Group Delivers
In the second of a series of Talk the Torque articles, HVIA provides an update on its Brake Regulation Working Group, which has already secured a significant win for members
Forum Delivers Policy, Regulatory Updates
In late October HIVA held its second online member forum for 2024 at which the team provided updates on key advocacy, regulatory, technical and policy issues
HVIA Praises Departing NHVR CEO’s Tenure
NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto this week announced his intention to step down from the position after successfully leading the regulator for more than a decade
HVIA Drives Regulatory Reform Message
HVIA’s Chief Technical Officer Adam Ritzinger focused on regulatory and policy settings in a presentation to Mobility Live Australia in Melbourne last week