Keeping calm on AdBlue
As the security of future AdBlue supply concerns started to emerge, rather than publicly call for action, HVIA set about trying to manage the issue behind the scenes. Our fear was that any publicity would incite panic buying and exacerbate industry fears.
HVIA community partnership delivering skills to industry
The Queensland Department of Education has produced a video highlighting the successful partnership between HVIA and Brisbane's Glenala Senior High School, supporting their Trades Skills Centre.
50 years of membership awards
Four companies were honoured with awards celebrating 50-years continuous membership at the 2021 HVIA National Awards Gala event held in Brisbane last week.
2021 HVIA National Award winners
Winners of the 2021 HVIA National Awards were announced at a breakfast in Brisbane this morning and streamed around the country.
Work-related fatalities in 2020 report released
Safe Work Australia has published the Work-related Traumatic Injury Fatalities Australia 2020 report, which provides the latest detailed national statistics on all workers and bystanders fatally injured at work.
New ID requirement for directors
Company directors need to verify their identity as part of a new director director ID requirement.
How the Government’s statement at COP26 affects you
The Australian Government's 2021 Low Emissions Technology Statement goes some way to addressing the chicken and egg dilemma: How will there be an adequate demand for the new technology if the energy supply and infrastructure isn't in place? And who will invest in the infrastructure if there isn't a market to support it?
ABN is key to resolving VTA opt-in rejections
Vehicle type approval "opt-in" applications are now being processed more efficiently thanks to the use of applicants' ABN.
PBS notice takes a step in the right direction
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.
RVSA videos, webinars and issues portal
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.
Mandatory Vaccinations – what employers need to know
HVIA's 2021 Annual General Meeting featured an enlightening and thought provoking presentation by Robert King titled "Mandatory Vaccinations – what employers need to know."
HVIA AGM sees NTI’s Tony Clark join Board
HVIA's hybrid 2021 Annual General Meeting featured the re-election of John Drake as President for a third term.