Rover outage next week for implementation of upgrade
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.
New PBS Notice is progress – but not the end goal
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.
Coupling evaluation project progresses
The industry's collaborative coupling evaluation project is gathering pace now that significant challenges have been overcome, thanks to contributions from several HVIA members.
HV101 has now made it easy to manage group bookings
HVIA Training's popular online induction course HV101, is now much easier to manage for group bookings.
Reflections and ambitions
HVIA Chief Executive Todd Hacking has written to members reflecting on 2021-22 and outlining HVIA’s plans for the year ahead.
Year in review 2021/22
A snapshot of some of HVIA's achievements and benefits to our members during the last financial year.
2022 Increases to Vehicle Award and Clerks Award Rates
The minimum rates in these Guides apply to the Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award 2020 (Vehicle Award) and the Clerks Private Sector Award 2020 (Clerks Award) and are effective from the first full pay period on or after 1 JULY 2022.
New Brisbane Truck Show magazines
In a bold new initiative, the 2023 Brisbane Truck Show will feature two high quality magazines including a Special Preview Issue in addition to the Official Show Program.
Changes to PBS vehicle approval documents
The NHVR has released two discussion papers canvasing possible changes to vehicle approval documents issued under the PBS scheme.
HVIA campaign to build pipeline of new starters
Members are invited to get involved in a new HVIA campaign showcasing career opportunities in the heavy vehicle industry to school leavers and other job seekers.
2021-22 Annual Wage Review Decision Announced
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has announced a 5.2% increase to the national minimum wage and a 4.6% increase to award minimum wages (subject to a minimum increase of $40 per week for full time adult employees) following its 2021-2022 annual wage review.
HVIA Board Welcomes New Directors
HVIA has appointed Penske’s Craig Lee and leading engineering consultant Robert Smedley to fill vacancies on its Board of Management.