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
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
HVIA Unveils Agenda For Upcoming Member Forums
HVIA has released the agenda for the next round of Member Forums to be held across Australia throughout August. The meetings build on an extensive schedule of activities already in motion for 2024
HVIA Delivers Feedback On Govt Decarbonisation Reviews
HVIA has recently made submissions to two Federal Government consultations on transport and net zero, the Transport and Infrastructure Net Zero Roadmap and Action Plan and the use of low carbon liquid fuels in the Australian transport sector
Major Investors Back Renewable Fuels Industry
Industry super-owned global fund manager IFM Investors, leading agribusiness and processing company GrainCorp and Australia’s largest transport energy provider Ampol today signed a three-way Memorandum of Understanding to explore the establishment of an integrated renewable fuels industry in Australia
Australian Manufacturing Week Heading To QLD In 2026
Queensland has been successful in its bid with the Australian Manufacturing Technology Institute to bring Australian Manufacturing Week to Brisbane in 2026
HVIA Awards Gala Dinner Set For Dec 5: Nominate Now!
The winners of the prestigious 2024 HVIA National Awards – for which nominations close next Friday, August 2 – will be presented at a Gala Dinner to be held on Thursday, December 5 at the home of the Brisbane Truck Show, the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
Save The Date For Q3 HVIA Member Meetings
The next round of HVIA member meetings will be staged in late August, covering off the latest developments in government policy and legislation of relevance to the heavy vehicle industry
TfNSW Publish Notice For Zero-Emission Heavy Vehicles
Transport for NSW has published a Notice enabling access to the State Road network for the additional masses required for zero emission heavy vehicles, with exceptions such as load-limited bridges and third-party infrastructure
Prestigious Award Win Pumps Up Base Air’s Pitch
For Gold Coast-based Base Air, snaring the prestigious Safety Innovation Award in the 2023 HVIA National Awards provided invaluable independent “validation” of its highly innovative air pressure control system that it has been able to leverage with potential customers and other stakeholders
Navigating Transition To Zero Emission Heavy Vehicles
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland will next week host a free online transport safety network meeting focused on the zero-emission revolution in heavy vehicles