HVIA Completes Successful Round of Member Forums
CEO Todd Hacking updated members on HVIA’s key activities in the latest round of Member Forums held across Australia throughout August, including the strong calibre of individuals putting up their hand to volunteer for the board following a call for nominations
Chief Advocacy Officer Meets With Key Decision Makers
Last week Adele Lausberg, HVIA’s Chief Advocacy Officer, was in Canberra to meet with decision makers from across the political spectrum
Plans For Homegrown Renewable Diesel, SAF Take-Off
Queensland is set to lead Australia’s production of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, with Wagner Sustainable Fuels securing early investment from Boeing and the Queensland Government to support the development of a renewable liquid fuels refinery in Brisbane
Industry Feedback Drives Further ROVER Changes
The Department of Infrastructure has been quick to respond to issues raised in the August 5 Industry Feedback Forum for the ROVER Portal Rebuild, identifying some “quick wins” which it has packaged into ROVER Release 9.1
Federal Govt Unveils $12m Boost To VET Workforce
The Federal Government has marked the start of National Skills Week 2024 by announcing a $12 million boost for skilled VET teachers and trainers
Telstra, Optus Announce Extension To 3G Closures
Telstra and Optus will extend the closure of their 3G networks and conduct a public safety awareness campaign so all Australians know what action they need to take
RAV Changes Reflect Safer, More Fuel Efficient Vehicles
The Department of Infrastructure is planning changes to the Register of Approved Vehicles to take account of the Safer Freight Vehicles initiative, the increasing numbers of low- and zero-emission vehicles on the market, and New Vehicle Efficiency Standards
72,000 New Workers Required For Auto, Mining: AUSMASA
The Mining and Automotive Skills Alliance estimates the mining and automotive industries nationally will grow by more than 72,000 workers in the coming decade
ROVER Improvement Consultation Commences
Last week the Department of Infrastructure commenced the planning for the next round of improvements to the ROVER computer system
HV Crash Expert To Address HVIA Member Forums
The next round of HVIA Member Forums to be held across Australia throughout August will feature a presentation on the latest heavy vehicle crash statistics from NTI Transport Research Manager Adam Gibson
TfNSW Plans Upgrade Of Vehicle Testing Facility
The NSW Government is investing $30 million to significantly expand the Future Mobility Testing and Research Centre in Cudal, paving the way for new highway speed and heavy vehicle testing
HVIA Maps Out Way Forward For Powered Trailers
HVIA has followed up the inaugural meeting of its Powered Trailer Working Group in late June by meeting with representatives from key regulators on August 1 to progress its powered trailer strategy