Government Announces Historic Truck Width Increase
28 September 23
Federal Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Carol Brown today announced the Federal Government’s landmark decision to increase the overall width limit for trucks in Australia to 2.55 metres
READ MOREHVIA Flags Huge Agenda For Committee Meetings
27 September 23
Truck width and mass increases, electromobility, technical issues, and HVIA’s new magazine and ZEV show all on packed agenda for upcoming state committee meetings.
READ MOREWhite Paper Outlines Measures To Build Future Workforce
27 September 23
An employment white paper released this week by Federal Treasury details ambitious measures to build Australia’s future workforce, including those required to enable the transport industry’s transition to net-zero.
READ MOREHVIA Puts Tag Trailer Mass Back On The Reform Agenda
20 September 23
HVIA is hopeful long-standing issues related to tag trailer mass will be resolved over the coming year
READ MOREHVIA Attends First Vehicle Standards Committee Meeting
20 September 23
HVIA meets with Federal Department of Infrastructure to discuss vehicle standards issues, including safety and environmental standards for heavy vehicles
READ MOREGovernment Aims To Address Inadequate Road Safety Data
20 September 23
Government working towards National Road Safety Data Collection and Reporting Framework and minimum national dataset
READ MORENHVR release local government road managers’ info hub
5 September 23
National Heavy Vehicle Regulator releases new online information hub to support local government and road managers
READ MOREDepartment reschedules ROVER webinar for this Friday
5 September 23
The Federal Department of Infrastructure and Transport has rescheduled its webinar on upcoming changes to the functionality of the Road Vehicle Regulator (ROVER) administrative system for the Road Vehicle Standards Act
READ MORENext round of ROVER updates due mid-September
22 August 23
The Federal Department of Infrastructure has advised that the next updates to the ROVER (Road Vehicle Regulator) system are planned for Friday, September 8 to Tuesday, September 12.
READ MORENHVR Responds Quickly to PBS Portal Concerns
16 August 23
The NHVR has stepped in to alleviate concerns that changes to the design approvals process on the regulator's PBS Portal will increase costs to industry.
READ MORENHVR supports VSB6 extension
8 August 23
The NHVR has agreed to push back the implementation of Vehicle Standards Bulletin 6 (VSB6) Code J4 with transitional arrangements now extended to 1 February 2024.
READ MOREJ4 Tipper Code and AVE scheme need NHVR intervention
2 August 23
HVIA has written to the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator to plead for a postponement of VSB6 updates including the new J4 Tipper Code.
READ MOREDepartment finalises Recall Rectification Benchmarks
2 August 23
Now that the implementation of the Road Vehicle Standards Act (RVSA) is complete the Department of Infrastructure has published recall rectification benchmarks which are designed to promote a shared understanding of the Department's expectations regarding recall performance.
READ MORECall for action on NHVR PBS Portal issues answered
27 July 23
On the eve of the round of HVIA State Committee meetings this month, members raised concerns regarding a recent and unannounced change to the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s PBS Portal.
READ MORERVSA Compliance and Enforcement Strategy
26 July 23
The Vehicle Safety Operations Branch of the Department of Infrastructure has released the Road Vehicle Standards Act (RVSA) Compliance and Enforcement Strategy 2023-26.
READ MOREHVIA supports members navigating exit of 3G
12 July 23
HVIA has been working with members involved in vehicle telematics, communications, and data ahead of the Australia-wide 3G network shutdown in mid-2024.
READ MOREFirst Report on Coupling Strength Project
12 July 23
For the last year, HVIA has been part of a collaborative investigation into dynamic loads on couplings fitted to heavy High Productivity Freight Vehicles (HPFV) and PBS combinations.
READ MORERVSA transition complete – where to next?
5 July 23
We are now into the new financial year and the transition process from the Motor Vehicle Standards Act to the Road Vehicle Standards Act (RVSA) is now complete; all vehicles entering the Australian Market must comply with the RVSA rules from now on.
READ MOREHVIA welcomes the simplification of ROVER applications
28 June 23
The Department of Infrastructure has advised that it will remove the need for applicants to attach an extract or complete copy of UN approval documents to their applications.
READ MOREUpdated mechanical couplings standards for 2023
28 June 23
Standards Australia has published updated versions of mechanical couplings standards (AS/NZS 4968) for 2023.
READ MORENHVR rejects call for VSB6 implementation delay
21 June 23
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has rejected HVIA's calls for a delay to the implementation of updates to Vehicle Standards Bulletin 6 (VSB6), scheduled to commence on 1st July.
READ MOREHVIA offers further support for members impacted by the VSB6 changes
6 June 23
In April this year, the NHVR published updates to Vehicle Standards Bulletin 6 (VSB6) and announced a commencement date of 1st July 2023.
READ MOREHVIA warns against jumping the gun on trailer width
1 June 23
The NHVR’s discussion paper, released today, explores options for implementing the Safer Freight Vehicle (SFV) reforms, which are yet to be finalised at the Federal level.
READ MORETelematics seminars video
31 May 23
The "What’s New in Telematics" seminar presented by Transport Certification Australia (TCA) and HVIA at the Brisbane Truck Show is now available to watch online.
READ MOREWarning – One Month to Go – MVSA end date in sight
26 May 23
The Department of Infrastructure has recently circulated the latest guidance material as the end of the transition from the Motor Vehicle Standards Act (MVSA) to the Road Vehicle Standards Act (RVSA) transition approached.
READ MORENew guidance for PBS access at greater masses
3 May 23
The NHVR’s new guidance replaces previously published advice relating to Tier 2 and 3 assessments and guides operators through the process of applying for a PBS permit under the Tier 2/3 bridge assessment option.
READ MOREVSB6 v3.2 update
18 April 23
Following last week’s Talk the Torque article on the implementation date for the new version of VSB6, HVIA received important feedback from members regarding the new ‘J4’ modification code for tipper bodies.
READ MORELow-Speed Swept Path and Tail Swing options paper
17 April 23
As part of an on-going review of the PBS standards that kicked off in 2019, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has released a detailed options paper that explores possible improvements to the PBS low speed turning performance standard, and its related performance measures.
READ MORENHVR publishes VSB6 v 3.2 and commencement date
12 April 23
VSB6 Version 3.2 includes new information on tipper body design, tow truck design and box or top hat chassis section modifications, plus updates to existing codes.,
READ MOREROVER – outage reminder and new guidance released
12 April 23
Members are reminded that ROVER and the Register of Approved Vehicles (RAV) will be unavailable from 4 pm AEST on Friday 14 April until 9 am AEST on Tuesday 18 April 2023 while the Release 8B upgrade takes place.
READ MORENew regulatory advice for safety technologies and telematics
12 April 23
The NHVR has released guidance on best-practice safety technologies and telematics for CoR parties to meet primary duty obligations under the HVNL.
READ MOREHPFV network updates from Freight Victoria
5 April 23
Freight Victoria staff delivered a valuable update on Victoria’s High Productivity Freight Vehicle (HPFV) policy and networks for HVIA members this week.
READ MORETakeaways from the first round
29 March 23
Several recurring viewpoints were expressed by HVIA members at State Committee meetings held in WA, QLD, NSW, and VIC this month.
READ MOREAmendments to Lighting ADRs
22 March 23
The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts has amended a wide range of Australian Design Rules related to vehicle lighting.
READ MOREHVIA and NHVR techsperts tackling policy challenges
15 March 23
Newly-minted Chief Technical Officer, Adam Ritzinger, and Manager of Member Engagement, Harrison Hunkin are on the case for HVIA members.
READ MOREProposed Recall Rectification Targets
1 March 23
The Department of Infrastructure has proposed benchmarks for recall rectification to provide “suggested timeframes for industry to progress and complete voluntary recalls.”
READ MOREHVIA cautiously optimistic towards PBS 2.0
22 February 23
The PBS scheme should be better used as a mechanism for promoting the uptake of safer high-productivity vehicles according to HVIA.
The comments form part of HVIA’s submission responding to the NHVR’s Performance Based Standards (PBS) 2.0 discussion paper, and follow extensive consultation with HVIA members and stakeholders.
ADR now in place for Euro VI and some EV’s
21 February 23
ADR 80/04 adopting Euro VI and equivalent standards for heavy vehicles has now been signed and can now be accessed on the Federal Register of Legislation.
READ MOREHVIA draft submission – PBS 2.0 Discussion Paper
1 February 23
HVIA has circulated its draft submission on the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s PBS 2.0 Discussion Paper for review by members.
READ MOREIt’s not too late to have your say on PBS 2.0
18 January 23
HVIA’s Greg Forbes says the level of member engagement on the NHVR's PBS 2.0 discussion paper shows how important the scheme is to the heavy vehicle industry.
READ MORETruck and dog notice forum success
23 November 22
The Class 3 Truck and Dog Notice created a stir on its release but has gone on to be the catalyst for great industry-regulator collaboration.
READ MORENHVR releases PBS version 2 Discussion Paper
23 November 22
The NHVR has proposed a series of significant reforms in its long-awaited discussion paper on PBS 2.0.
READ MOREExpanded tyre choice brings greater flexibility to PBS operators
15 November 22
From 1 December 2022, Performance Based Standards (PBS) vehicles will be able to use a broader range of tyres, enabling the PBS scheme to better support and promote the next generation of smarter, safer and more productive vehicles.
READ MOREWebinar: the NHVR’s Class 3 truck and dog notice
9 November 22
HVIA and the NHVR have agreed that HVIA will organise a Webinar that will allow the allow members to engage with the NHVR and seek clarity on what can and can’t be done under the existing Class 3 truck and dog notice.
READ MOREROVER Release 8A and RAV outage
25 October 22
UPDATED - The ROVER outage is now from 4 pm AEDT on Thursday 3 November to 9 am AEDT on Tuesday 8 November 2022. The RAV will be unavailable 12 pm AEDT on Thursday 3 November to 9 am AEDT on Tuesday 8 November 2022.
READ MOREAlbanese Government confirms new emissions standards for trucks and buses
13 October 22
HVIA has congratulated the Albanese Government on today’s announcement confirming the introduction of ADR80/04 – the Australian standard that brings our emissions standards in line with Euro 6.
READ MOREThe long overdue next step to keep pace with world emissions standards
11 October 22
Believe it or not we live in a first world country, not just a distant colonial outpost. Why then has it taken an additional eight years for our engine emissions regulations to catch up with Europe?
READ MORERemoving red tape on PBS applications
11 October 22
The NHVR will be introducing changes to the Performance Based Standards (PBS) scheme Vehicle Approval (VA) document to reduce administrative burden for industry and provide a better customer experience.
READ MORELong slow path to PBS reform finally taking shape
7 September 22
It has been a long time coming, but the necessary pieces of the puzzle for the future of PBS are finally coming together.
READ MOREGrattan Truck Report misses the easy wins and ignores key obstacles
31 August 22
The Grattan Institute’s new “Grattan Truck Plan”has made headlines this week with its controversial calls for city-wide bans on pre-2003 diesel engines, but misses out on easier opportunities to lower heavy vehicle emissions.
READ MORERelease of Revised AS2213.1 covering automatic type couplings
17 August 22
Standards Australia has released for public comment AS 2213.1 that covers the selection and marking of pin type couplings, which are often referred to as “automatic couplings”.
READ MOREBull bars for light vehicles under review
9 August 22
The current standard covering bull bars for light vehicles (AS 4876.1-2002) is being assessed to determine its future status.
READ MORERover outage next week for implementation of upgrade
6 July 22
The Department of Infrastructure has announced that ROVER will be unavailable from 4 pm AEST Wednesday 13 July to Monday 18 July to allow for the implementation of Release 10.
READ MORENew PBS Notice is progress – but not the end goal
6 July 22
A new Performance Based Standards (PBS) class 2 notice will introduce more nationally consistent conditions for road trains, supporting more seamless cross-border access and dramatically reducing requirements for permits.
READ MORECoupling evaluation project progresses
5 July 22
The industry's collaborative coupling evaluation project is gathering pace now that significant challenges have been overcome, thanks to contributions from several HVIA members.
READ MOREChanges to PBS vehicle approval documents
22 June 22
The NHVR has released two discussion papers canvasing possible changes to vehicle approval documents issued under the PBS scheme.
READ MOREIs cloning ROVER the answer to VTA delays?
7 June 22
During the latest round of State committees one of the Road Vehicles Standards Act problems HVIA has been discussing with members has been the problems caused by slow processing of VTA’s and variations.
READ MOREReversing Technologies Consultation RIS
13 April 22
A consultation Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) examining the case for introducing a new mandatory standard for the installation of reversing technologies to new vehicles has been released.
READ MORERVS transition period extended
6 April 22
The Road Vehicle Standards (RVS) transitional period has been extended by 12 months until 30 June 2023, the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications has advised.
READ MOREHVIA welcomes Advanced Emergency Braking ADR’s
9 March 22
HVIA has welcomed two new Australian Design Rules (ADR) mandating Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) on heavy vehicles.
READ MOREBlowout in heavy vehicle access permits at crisis point
9 March 22
Hundreds of PBS heavy vehicles are parked up, sitting idle, instead of working to keep Australia moving - all because of behind-the-scenes bureaucratic bungling.
READ MORERVSA Industry Webinar #10 presentations
16 February 22
Presentations from the RVSA webinar facilitated by the Department of Infrastructure on Wednesday 2 February 2022 are available for download.
READ MOREIndustry Investigates Coupling Strength
2 February 22
A new project investigating dynamic loads on couplings has been funded by the Commonwealth Government's Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative to fill a gap in knowledge and provide evidence to update relevant Standards and Rules.
READ MORENew RVSA guidance videos now available
15 December 21
The Department of Infrastructure has released a video of their webinar covering Low ATM Trailers. Presentation slides are also available.
READ MORETruck and trailer width review a long way from resolved
9 December 21
HVIA has welcomed news that proposed amendments to truck and trailer width will be circulated for comment and further explorations into their productivity and cost impact.
The proposed amendments are the result of the Safer Freight Vehicles reforms, a process that was begun by the national Transport Commission in March of this year.
HVIA State Committee online special recording – Dec 2021
7 December 21
This is a special recording of the December 2021 HVIA State Committee meeting as the live stream experienced technical difficulties.
READ MOREABN is key to resolving VTA opt-in rejections
3 November 21
Vehicle type approval "opt-in" applications are now being processed more efficiently thanks to the use of applicants' ABN.
READ MOREPBS notice takes a step in the right direction
29 October 21
The heavy vehicle industry has welcomed the NHVR’s announcement of a new gazette notice that reduces reliance on permits for some Performance Based Standards (PBS) vehicles.
READ MORENew PBS access notice provides permit-free travel
27 October 21
A new notice delivered by the NHVR will give eligible Performance Based Standards (PBS) vehicles immediate network access when they receive a vehicle approval with a Tier 1 bridge assessment.
READ MORERVSA videos, webinars and issues portal
27 October 21
The Department of Infrastructure has created a YouTube channel with videos regarding the RVSA. The first one covers the opt-in process for Vehicle Type Approvals.
READ MOREDepartment urges early VTA opt-ins
13 October 21
While VTA opt-ins are technically available until 31 December, the Department of Infrastructure is urging vehicle manufacturers to get their opt-in submissions in before 1 December to ensure they are processed in time.
READ MORENTC lays out consultation roadmap for HVNL
13 October 21
The National Transport Commission has laid out the road map for the consultation process on the Heavy Vehicle National Law with fatigue management the first cab off the rank.
READ MORERelease of Consultation Draft: VSB6 Section J4 – Tipper Bodies
22 September 21
HVIA is facilitating a series of web meetings for members to discuss the draft VSB 6 Section J4 covering Tipper Bodies.
READ MORERVSA FAQ
25 August 21
The Department of Infrastructure is hosting fortnightly webinars with key industry peak body representatives to address queries about the operation of the Road Vehicle Standards legislation now it has been fully implemented.
READ MOREROVER how-to videos other important RVSA and RAV info
4 August 21
The Department of Infrastructure has just released new guidance material for the RVSA including determinations, three ROVER “how to” videos, three new guides and information on assessment times for various transactions.
READ MOREIndustry Celebrates as PBS Tyre Changes Given Green Light
2 August 21
Trailer manufacturers, tyre manufacturers and suppliers, heavy vehicle operators and PBS assessors will all win once the decision by the Infrastructure and Transport Ministers Meeting (ITMM) to use generic tyre data in PBS assessments is fully implemented.
READ MOREClarification on vehicle marking requirements for Heavy Trailers under RVSA
28 July 21
HVIA has obtained a quick response from the Department following an anomaly spotted by an HVIA member.
READ MORERVSA in place but work still required
6 July 21
The Road Vehicle Standards Act is now in force and will increasingly play a large role in the activities of many HVIA members.
READ MOREROVER has been let off the leash
1 July 21
The Road Vehicle Standards Act (RVSA) has gone live this week following a much delayed, somewhat controversial development, and serious concerns about its ambitious rollout.
READ MOREUpdated VTA guide in preparation for RVSA go-live
30 June 21
The Department of infrastructure has updated the Guide to Vehicle Type Approvals in preparation for the RVSA going live tomorrow.
READ MOREAxle mass limits key to any changes on vehicle width
23 June 21
HVIA has settled on its position on proposed changes to Australian Design Rules governing vehicle width.
READ MOREGet in your CTAs and plan for your VTAs
23 June 21
With the Road Vehicle Standards Act (RVSA) going live next week, HVIA's Greg Forbes urges members to ensure they submit draft Component Type Approval applications by Friday.
READ MOREHVIA State Committees say ‘yes’ to truck widths and ‘no’ to trailer widths
9 June 21
HVIA State Committees are considering proposed changes to Australian Design Rules (ADR) governing vehicle width.
READ MORERelease of ADR Amendment Omnibus
9 June 21
In early 2020, the Department of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development indicated that they intended to alter the process by which minor amendments to ADR’s were to be carried out.
READ MOREROVER system outage
9 June 21
Draft CTA applications will be deleted when ROVER is offline from COB 25th June to prepare the system for full Road Vehicle Standards Act commencement on 1 July.
READ MORECould changes to ADR’s see an uptake of safer heavy vehicles?
28 April 21
Yesterday the Department of Infrastructure released a discussion paper outlining possible changes to ADRs to enhance the uptake of safety features on heavy vehicles.
READ MORENHVR’s pledge to fix PBS
23 April 21
HVIA's urgent call to action for the NHVR to fix PBS approval timelines has seen a swift response.
READ MORENHVR response on PBS application processing times
22 April 21
The following communique was issued by NHVR Vehicle Safety & Performance Director Peter Austin on 22 April, responding to HVIA's earlier plea to solve the PBS approvals crisis.
READ MORERVSA Sessions Issue Summary
21 April 21
Last week HVIA ran two in-person sessions in Melbourne covering Component related and Vehicle related issues and repeated these sessions in online sessions run out of Brisbane on 15 April.
READ MOREPBS Delays Hurting Industry
13 April 21
HVIA has today issued an urgent and passionate plea to the National Heavy Vehicle Industry Regulator to solve the Performance Based Standards approvals crisis.
READ MOREResponsibilities and exceptions under Queensland Engineers Act
7 April 21
The Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland (BPEQ) recently issued a reminder of the responsibilities of a Corporation under the Queensland Professional Engineers (PE) Act 2002.
READ MOREImplementation team lined up to address RVSA
17 March 21
The Department of Infrastructure has released two new guidance documents the Guide to Vehicle Type Approval Opt-in Arrangements and the Guide to Vehicle Type Approvals.
READ MOREThe countdown is on – RVSA Checklists
10 March 21
HVIA has prepared guidance material in preparation for the introduction of the Road Vehicle Standards Act (RVSA) on 1 July 2021.
READ MOREVehicle Standards Bulletin 1 (VSB1) – light trailers
3 March 21
The VSB1 review includes important clarifications and expanded information on lighting and how to certify and identify imported trailers amongst other items.
READ MOREPieces falling into place for RVSA implementation
3 March 21
HVIA's review of the latest releases in the Road Vehicles Standards Act (RVSA) shows that the transition is coming together, however there are still critical procedural areas yet to be unveiled.
READ MOREHave you checked the boxes for the RVSA implementation?
24 February 21
The Road Vehicle Standards Act goes live in 4 months; manufacturers of vehicles and suppliers of parts need to make sure they are prepared.
READ MOREFull advocacy strategies on the table at HVIA State Committee meetings
17 February 21
Agendas for 2021's first round of HVIA State Committee meetings are now available with a broad range of issues and information on the table.
READ MORENHVR says use Suzi on the semi but rubber on Dollys, Dogs or Pigs
11 February 21
The NHVR has issued a Safety Bulletin on the use of coiled air hoses (“Suzi” coils). The issuing of the safety bulletin has been prompted by several incidents where trailers have disconnected, and the air hoses have remained attached.
READ MOREUpdates to Vehicle Standards Guide 2
10 February 21
The NHVR has updated Vehicle Standards Guide 2 to outline some changes to the Heavy Vehicle National Law and Regulations that will come into effect from 22 February.
READ MOREPBS standard for Directional Stability Under Braking
3 February 21
The NHVR has released a discussion paper on the transition arrangements for implementing the new deemed to comply provisions for the PBS standard related to Directional Stability Under Braking.
READ MORETransitioning PBS to the NHVR Portal
3 February 21
The NHVR are moving all regulator services and functions into a common platform - providing one location for regulator service delivery.
READ MORETwo new NHVR Vehicle Standards Guides
27 January 21
The NHVR has published Vehicle Standards Guides covering vehicle mounted lifting systems and rear coupling on road trains.
READ MOREInfrastructure updates on ROVER and RVSA
27 January 21
The Department of Infrastructure has added functionality to the Component Type Approval sections of the Road Vehicle Regulation (ROVER) system to allow users to vary, suspend or revoke their approvals.
READ MOREDraft revisions of Heavy Vehicle Inspection Manual
20 January 21
The NHVR has published a draft of proposed updates to the Heavy Vehicle Inspection Manual (HVIM).
READ MOREVSB 6 Section T – Tow Trucks
20 January 21
HVIA is consulting with members on the review of Vehicle Standards Bulletin 6 (VSB6) section relating to the design and construction of tow trucks.
READ MOREHave you got your RVSA implementation plan ready?
20 January 21
All heavy vehicle manufacturers need a plan for the Road Vehicle Standards Act implementation.
READ MORERVSA implementation – Interim arrangements for RAWs and SEVS
7 January 21
The Department of Infrastructure has written to industry associations regarding transition arrangements for the Registered Automotive Workshops (RAWs) scheme and the Specialist and Enthusiast Vehicles Scheme (SEVS).
READ MOREROVER release 3.0
6 January 21
The Road Vehicle Standards Act (RVSA) implementation team has been busy over the past few weeks preparing to deploy ROVER 3.0 to production.
READ MOREOpen for comment – HVIM and Tow trucks (VSB6)
16 December 20
Draft documents regarding VSB6 - Section T covering Tow trucks and proposed reviews to the Heavy Vehicle Inspection Manual are currently ioen for comment.
READ MORERoad Vehicle Standards Act Draft Determinations
15 December 20
The Department of Infrastructure has released a series of draft determinations on issues relevant to the Road Vehicle Standards Act implementation.
READ MOREHVIA to outline solutions for HVNL rewrite for State Committees
25 November 20
Attendees of HVIA’s State Committee meetings will have the opportunity to inform HVIA’s submission to the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) Review with the meetings kicking off in Brisbane tomorrow.
READ MOREGovernment commences work on AVV scheme
18 November 20
The Department of Infrastructure has commenced working through the details of the proposed Authorised Vehicle Verifier (AVV) Scheme.
READ MORETime to get serious about the RVSA implementation
11 November 20
HVIA has urged members to sort out their plans for the implementation of the Road Vehicle Standards Act.
READ MORECoupling Working Group
4 November 20
Looking at proposals submitted to Standards Australia (SA) to review Australian Standards including: AS 2213.1 Commercial road vehicles ; AS/NZS 4968.1 Heavy road vehicles; AS NZS 4968.2 Heavy road vehicles; AS NZS 4968.3 Heavy road vehicles
READ MOREHVNL review: consultation period extended
29 October 20
The closing date for submissions to the HVNL review consultation regulation impact statement (RIS) has been extended until Friday 20 November 2020.
READ MOREComponent Type Approvals – ROVER feedback
21 October 20
The Department of Infrastructure has applied the latest update to its ROVER application including addressing a number of issues related to Component Type Approvals.
READ MOREHave your say on HVNL changes impact
30 September 20
It is not too late to have input into HVIA's response to the current review of the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL).
READ MOREQuestions over ROVER readiness to administer new certification scheme
23 September 20
Work continues on the implementation of the ROVER IT system which will replace the current certification application system, RVCS for vehicle and component certification.
READ MOREHVIA’s new tyre working group kicks off
16 September 20
Last Thursday, HVIA held the lick off meeting for the Tyre working group. Just over 25 members participated in the webinar to discuss the background and scope of what the group intends to achieve.
READ MORESafety Devices to be exempted from dimension rules
19 August 20
Proposed amendments to Heavy Vehicle Standards governing dimension rules will impact HVIA members.
READ MOREComponent Type Approvals changes are a win for industry
8 July 20
After almost 12 month of negotiations lead by HVIA, the Department of Infrastructure recently revised its approach to Component Type Approvals. At an industry consultation meeting on Monday afternoon HVIA and key industry stakeholders praised the Department for responding
positively to industry concerns.
HVNL reset is a rare chance to iron out legacy issues
29 June 20
HVIA says the HVNL legislation review is a very rare opportunity to iron out legacy issues, making it less prescriptive and more outcome focused to harness to industry’s innovation.
READ MOREHVNL Review RIS
25 June 20
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has just released the consultation regulatory impact statement (RIS) for the Review of the Heavy Vehicle National Law.
READ MORE10,000 PBS vehicles is only the beginning
17 June 20
Australia’s benchmark setting Performance Based Standards (PBS) scheme has celebrated its 10,000th vehicle approval recently. HVIA says it is only the beginning of the quest for a safer more productive fleet.
READ MORENew timeline for RVSA changes
10 June 20
The Department of Infrastructure has just updated its RVS legislation implementation webpage, which includes a new section on our stakeholder commitment and a link to a revised RVS Legislation Program Roadmap calendar.
READ MORETesting facility applications now open
6 May 20
The Department of Infrastructure has announced that organisations wishing to register as a testing facility under the Road Vehicle Standards Act (RVSA) should be able to submit applications from Wednesday 6 May 2020.
READ MOREComponent Type Approvals papers released
22 April 20
The Department of Infrastructure has released two documents explaining how Component Type Approvals will be managed under the new Road Vehicle Standards Act which will come into force next year.
READ MORENext round of RVSA consultation commencing soon
14 April 20
The Department of Infrastructure has announced that it will be releasing some additional Road Vehicle Standards Act (RVSA) guidance material for review within approximately the next week.
READ MOREUpdated working arrangements for the NHVR PBS team
25 March 20
In response to the current COVID-19 situation affecting the country, the NHVR PBS team will be transitioning to a work from home model starting Monday 30 March 2020.
READ MOREPBS tyre report recommendations on the table
29 January 20
A review of tyre management practice in the Australian PBS system recommends a system based around the use of standard tyre characteristics for all PBS assessments.
READ MOREIs your evidence good enough?
6 March 19
Members who holds an approval under the the Motor Vehicle Standards Act for Vehicle, a Component (CRN) or a Sub Assembly (SARN) should undertake an audit of the evidence used to obtain the approval.
HVIA’s Greg Forbes says that changes set for implementation in the Road Vehicle Standards Act (RVSA) from December this year will ...
READ MOREThe Road Vehicle Standards Act is coming
28 November 18
HVIA National Manager Policy and Government Relations Greg Forbes says that the new Road Vehicle Standards Act legislation is in its final stages in Parliament and is expected to take effect from late 2019 and be fully in place by late 2020.
In particular, truck manufacturers, trailer manufacturers and component suppliers need to understand the implications ...
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