Heavy Vehicle Statutory Write-off criteria
Austroads has approved guidelines for assessing damage on heavy vehicles to decide if they should be declared a statutory write off.
One year until the doors open for the 2021 Brisbane Truck Show
The Brisbane Truck Show is the only business-to-business trade show representing and advancing the interest of manufacturers and suppliers of heavy vehicles and their components, equipment and technology.
Guidelines for trials of automated vehicles in Australia
The National Transport Commission (NTC) is in the process of reviewing the guidelines for automated vehicle trials that were initially released in 2017.
Roadmap to COVIDSafe Australia
Prime Minister Morrison’s announcement of a three stage COVID-Safe reopening of the economy is welcome news for all Australians.
On-site Infection Prevention and Control
Over the last eight weeks I have been blown away at the proactiveness of HVIA members in keeping their sites safe for staff and customers. Much of this has focused on increased personal hygiene and physical distancing – whether this be working from home, re configuring workspaces, splitting shifts and embracing technology.
Fuel tax relief welcomed across industry
HVIA has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to freeze the Heavy Vehicle Road User Charge at current levels, saying the move is another positive outcome from the collaborative work led by the Government with industry..
Applications open for Road Safety Innovation Funding
The opening of applications for grants from Australian Government’s Road Safety Innovation Fund presents the heavy vehicle industry with an opportunity to drive the future of road safety innovation and technology.
TAFE Queensland’s free isolearn micro-credentials
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, TAFE Queensland, in conjunction with the Queensland Government, is offering a range of free education and training to support individuals, and small, medium and large businesses.
Download the COVIDSafe app
The Australian Government’s new voluntary COVIDSafe app is an important public health initiative designed to keep the community safe from further spread of coronavirus through early notification of possible exposure.
Component Type Approvals papers released
The Department of Infrastructure has released two documents explaining how Component Type Approvals will be managed under the new Road Vehicle Standards Act which will come into force next year.
The path out
The Prime Minister has outlined the 7 steps that the National Cabinet had agreed in relation to any relaxation of the current status.
Prime Minister plans recovery in the face of sobering economic reality
The Government’s policy frameworks will all need to be reconsidered on the other side to get the economy back on track the Prime Minister said following yesterday’s National Cabinet meeting.