Albanese 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 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 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 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 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.
Clarification 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 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 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 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 MORESafety Devices to be exempted from dimension rules
19 August 20
Proposed amendments to Heavy Vehicle Standards governing dimension rules will impact HVIA members.
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