Transport Regulator Finds Breaches In 23PC Of Audits
Twenty-three per cent of audits by Wage Inspectorate Victoria have identified at least one breach of the state’s Owner Drivers and Forestry Contractors Act 2005 in the last financial year
HVIA CEO Endures Cold + Mud To Promote HV Careers
Promoting careers in the heavy vehicle industry is a long-standing priority for HVIA and last week CEO Todd Hacking was challenged by Shay Chalmers, CEO of long-term member GLT, to put his money where his mouth was
New Award Rates Available Following Wage Review
Updated pay guides have been released for the Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award and the Clerks Private Sector Award to take account of last month’s increase in the national minimum wage
AUSMASA Seeks Insights Into Automotive Skill Shortages
The Mining and Automotive Skills Alliance is undertaking independent research to understand and address skill shortages facing the Australian automotive industry
Automotive Training Qualifications Set For Overhaul
The Mining and Automotive Skills Alliance will be one of the first Jobs and Skills Councils to progress reforms to vocational education and training packages
HVIA Seeks Workforce Development Group Volunteers
HVIA is calling for volunteers to join a new working group targeted at skills, workforce development and training
Austroads Seeks Input On Overseas Licensed Drivers
Austroads is inviting he heavy vehicle industry and wider community to share their views on the management of overseas licensed heavy vehicle drivers
Nominate Now Urges 2023 HVIA Award Winner
Brayden Conaghan says he wouldn’t hesitate to recommend taking the time to nominate for Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia’s 2024 National Awards – the only awards program specifically celebrating the achievements of Australia’s heavy vehicle industry
$3M EV Training Equipment Upgrade For TAFE QLD
The Federal Government has committed $3 million from the TAFE Technology Fund to further enhance electric vehicle training in Queensland
New HVIA Apprenticeship Awards Recognise All Trades
HVIA’s prestigious 2024 National Awards – which celebrate the achievements of the nation’s heavy vehicle industry – have opened for nominations today
QLD Budget Extends Apprentice/Trainee Rebates
Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick has handed down the 2024-25 State Budget which includes record health expenditure and a raft of cost-of-living relief measures – plus a continuation of training incentives for employers
HV Industry Awards Set To Jump 3.75PC From July 1
The Fair Work Commission has today announced a 3.75 per cent increase to the national minimum wage and award minimum wages following its 2023-2024 annual wage review