2.5% Wage Increase Announced
The Fair Work Commission has announced a 2.5% increase to minimum wages following its 2020-2021 annual wage review.
Victorian State Committee meeting going online
HVIA’s Victorian State Committee meeting scheduled for next Friday will take place as an online/virtual meeting only.
Victoria goes into week-long “circuit breaker” lockdown
The Acting Premier of Victoria has announced a "circuit breaker" lockdown to commence at midnight tonight, Thursday 27 May.
NHVR’s pledge to fix PBS
HVIA's urgent call to action for the NHVR to fix PBS approval timelines has seen a swift response.
NHVR response on PBS application processing times
The following communique was issued by NHVR Vehicle Safety & Performance Director Peter Austin on 22 April, responding to HVIA's earlier plea to solve the PBS approvals crisis.
PBS Delays Hurting Industry
HVIA has today issued an urgent and passionate plea to the National Heavy Vehicle Industry Regulator to solve the Performance Based Standards approvals crisis.
Extended SME Loan Guarantee to help transition from JobKeeper
The Government will expand and extend its ‘SME Loan Guarantee Scheme’ as part of its commitment to support small and medium enterprises.
COVID Vaccinations and the workplace
Many employers are seeking clarity on whether they can require their employees to obtain the COVID-19 (coronavirus) vaccine. The answer currently is, it depends on the facts, taking into account the particular workplace and each employee’s individual circumstances.
Government Backs Thousands of New Apprentice and Trainee Jobs
HVIA has welcomed the expansion of the Australian Government’s targeted wage subsidy program for apprentices and trainees, as part of the National Economic Recovery Plan.
Brisbane Truck Show – Full Steam Ahead
HVIA has announced that the Brisbane Truck Show will proceed as normal from the 13-16 May 2021. Chairman John Drake said this decision was not made lightly but is final.
New expo sites open up as Civil Construction Field Days grows
Have you locked in your site for the 2021 Civil Construction Field Days heavy equipment and machinery show?
What will you be showcasing at BTS21?
Each week Brisbane Truck Show marketing campaign is reaching tens of thousands of people – many of whom are your potential customers.