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
Next ROVER Release And Updates Guidance
The Federal Department of Infrastructure also unveiled the date for the next Rover release (Version 9.2) which will be deployed on November 27, 2024 and involve a system outage from 5:00pm to 10:30pm (AEDT)
Treasury Investigates Consumer Guarantees
The Department of Treasury has released a consultation document on consumer guarantees and supplier indemnification under the Australian Consumer Law
HVIA Respond To Productivity Plan
HVIA is seeking feedback from members on its response to the NHVR’s new Draft Productivity Plan for 2024-29
Guidance Sought On Euro VI Axle Mass
HVIA understands that the NHVR is planning on releasing further official information on Euro VI axle mass increases later this month, which may include a new vehicle standards guide covering approval status for individual vehicles