Vale Ivan Vodanovich
11 September 20
The heavy vehicle industry is mourning the loss of Ivan Vodanovich.
READ MORENew grants support participation in business events
11 September 20
HVIA is pleased to share with you the Australian Government’s announcement this morning of a $50 million injection into Australia's vital business events sector ahead of the 2021 Brisbane Truck Show.
READ MORETyre Working Group Kick Off Meeting
2 September 20
HVIA members are invited to participate in the first working group Web meeting for a proposed industry tyre guide.
READ MOREA reminder for your sales team and your customers: IAWO and guaranteed loans
2 September 20
The Instant Asset Write-off scheme has been a great success in stimulating sales, with HVIA’s efforts to extend it rewarded following extensive advocacy work prior to the end of the Financial Year.
READ MOREFreight Movement Code for Domestic Border Controls
7 August 20
On 24 July 2020, the National Cabinet agreed to the Domestic Border Controls—Freight Movements Protocol. National Cabinet also agreed for Transport and Infrastructure Ministers to upgrade the Protocol into an Enforceable Code.
READ MOREGuidance and clarity for Victorian Industry
7 August 20
The Victorian Government has produced further guidance information to clarify the exceptions and expectations for businesses that intend to stay open under Stage 5 restrictions
READ MOREAmendments to the extended JobKeeper payment
7 August 20
The Government has extended the JobKeeper Payment by a further six months to March 2021.
The payment rate will be reduced and a lower payment rate will be introduced for those who work fewer hours.
Victorian Stage 4 business and industry sector restrictions
5 August 20
The Victorian Government has recognised the heavy vehicle industry as an essential service and will be able to continue to operate, with a Covid safe plan in place and subject to reduction in on-site workers at any one time.
READ MOREHVIA’s appeal to Vic Government to learn from NZ mistakes
3 August 20
In anticipation of the scenario where Stage 4 was implemented in Victoria, Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia made appeals to Premier Daniel Andrews to recognise the issues that a blanket shutdown had caused to new Zealand’s supply chain.
READ MOREVictorian Stage 4 Restrictions
3 August 20
The restrictions imposed from 6pm last night and a declared State of Disaster by the Premier will impact all Victorians.
HVIA first wrote to the Premier 18 days ago, warning that the New Zealand model was costly for our members.
Border confusion doesn’t help anyone
29 July 20
HVIA Members have reported confusion over border restrictions and testing requirements following a week of increased infections.
HVIA Chief Executive Todd Hacking said he had made Minsters aware of the deteriorating situation and the urgent need for a resolution.
Ozaccom+ the logical choice for BTS bookings
24 July 20
Returning as the accommodation manager for the 2021 Brisbane Truck Show, Ozaccom+ experience shines through.
HVIA’s National Events Manager Noelene Bradley said Ozaccom+ was HVIA’s immediate choice to supply accommodation options for the 2021 Brisbane Truck Show, and have been assisting BTS attendees since 2009.
New JobTrainer, plus extensions to JobKeeper and loan guarantees
21 July 20
Significant announcements have been made to stimulus measures over the last few days including and extension and forthcoming changes to the JobKeeper scheme and to SME Loan guarantees, and the new JobTrainer scheme.
READ MORESME loan guarantee scheme extended
20 July 20
The Government has announced an extension to the Coronavirus SME Guarantee Scheme which supports small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) to get access to the funding to adapt and innovate during the coronavirus crisis.
READ MOREJobKeeper extended but there’s a catch
20 July 20
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has announced the JobKeeper Payment will be extended by six months, offering businesses and their workers a continued lifeline.
READ MOREJobTrainer Skills Package
16 July 20
The Prime Minister has announced a $2 billion program to give hundreds of thousands of Australians access to new skills by retraining and upskilling them into sectors with job opportunities, as the economy recovers from COVID-19.
READ MORECOVID-19 – Essential guide to borders
9 July 20
NSW has temporarily shut its border with Victoria to contain the spread of COVID-19. If you’re travelling from Victoria to NSW, including carrying freight, you will need a COVID-19 NSW border declaration permit.
Meanwhile all truck drivers entering South Australia must apply online to enter South Australia.
Austroads new guide to procurement for road infrastructure projects
8 July 20
Austroads has published a research report on the trial of a new methodology that guides transport agencies through the infrastructure procurement process and produces high quality and cost-effective outcomes.
READ MORE2020 HVIA National Awards – Nominations open
8 July 20
HVIA Chief Executive Todd Hacking said the 2020 HVIA National Awards is a great opportunity for members to recognise the dedication and commitment of their teams.
Nominations close on 14 August 2020.
HVNL reset is a rare chance to iron out legacy issues
29 June 20
HVIA says the HVNL legislation review is a very rare opportunity to iron out legacy issues, making it less prescriptive and more outcome focused to harness to industry’s innovation.
READ MOREReflections: Here’s to the year ahead
24 June 20
It is at times like these that we need to band together and be there for each other.
HVIA Chief Executive Todd Hacking has written to Members reflecting on 2019-20 and outlining HVIA's year ahead.
Year in Review 2019/20
23 June 20
The 2019/20 year has certainly presented circumstances and a business environment that no one could have predicted, nor would have wished for. That didn't stop HVIA and its members from rising to the challenges.
READ MORE1.75% wage increase announced
23 June 20
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has announced a 1.75% increase to minimum wages following its 2020 annual wage review.
READ MOREMr Morrison has made us an offer too good to refuse
9 June 20
HVIA has launched a campaign to provide the heavy vehicle industry simplified information about the Government’s stimulus measures – the Instant Asset Write Off (IAWO) and the Backing Business Investment (BBI).
READ MOREInstant Asset Write Off extension is a win for industry
9 June 20
The extension of the $150,000 instant asset write off will enable trucking businesses to invest in new, safer equipment and support the industry’s suppliers, Australian Trucking Association CEO Ben Maguire and Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia CEO Todd Hacking said today.
READ MORENew training and certification platform to help fast-track business back to the workplace
5 June 20
HVIA has welcomed Australian company Soul Safe™ as its exclusive Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) training and certification partner.
READ MORESoul Safe Courses & Certification Regime
5 June 20
The first of two Soul Safe courses provide all staff of a business a free 60-minute micro-credential certificate in the basics of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) covering what precautions and processes staff should do from the moment they wake up, to when they return home from work.
READ MOREHVIA Board welcomes two new Directors
3 June 20
HVIA has announced the appointment of two new Directors to its Board. Roy Lombardi, Chief Executive Officer of Howard Porter and Steelbro Trailers in Western Australia and Daniel Whitehead, CEO and President of Daimler Truck and Bus Australia Pacific have been appointed to fill casual vacancies.
READ MOREHelping your customers utilise the stimulus
27 May 20
Nothing will beat a personal phone call from a trusted source to cut through all the detail and then hopefully prompt specific tax or professional advice.
READ MOREGateway to Industry Work placements Employers Guide
26 May 20
The Gateway to Industry Schools program is addressing the skills shortage issue by investing and creating talent pipelines in high schools.
READ MOREStimulus on the table as Buchholz drops in on HVIA Board
20 May 20
Assistant Minister for Transport, Scott Buchholz MP joined the HVIA Board meeting this week to hear direct feedback on the impact of COVID-19 on HVIA members and the heavy vehicle industry.
READ MOREHeavy Vehicle Statutory Write-off criteria
13 May 20
Austroads has approved guidelines for assessing damage on heavy vehicles to decide if they should be declared a statutory write off.
READ MOREOne year until the doors open for the 2021 Brisbane Truck Show
13 May 20
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.
READ MOREGuidelines for trials of automated vehicles in Australia
12 May 20
The National Transport Commission (NTC) is in the process of reviewing the guidelines for automated vehicle trials that were initially released in 2017.
READ MORERoadmap to COVIDSafe Australia
8 May 20
Prime Minister Morrison’s announcement of a three stage COVID-Safe reopening of the economy is welcome news for all Australians.
READ MOREOn-site Infection Prevention and Control
6 May 20
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.
READ MOREFuel tax relief welcomed across industry
1 May 20
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..
READ MOREApplications open for Road Safety Innovation Funding
30 April 20
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.
READ MORETAFE Queensland’s free isolearn micro-credentials
29 April 20
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.
READ MOREDownload the COVIDSafe app
27 April 20
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.
READ MOREComponent Type Approvals papers released
22 April 20
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.
READ MOREThe path out
17 April 20
The Prime Minister has outlined the 7 steps that the National Cabinet had agreed in relation to any relaxation of the current status.
READ MOREPrime Minister plans recovery in the face of sobering economic reality
17 April 20
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.
READ MOREWant to be featured in the upcoming HVIA podcast series?
15 April 20
On Thursday April 9th, Standards Australia released the long awaited revision to two important standards that are of interest to numerous HVIA members
READ MOREJobKeeper: Amendments to Fair Work Act
14 April 20
Eligible businesses and not-for-profit organisations affected by COVID-19 can elect to claim a subsidy of $1,500 (before tax) per fortnight per eligible employee employed as at 1 March 2020 and retained in employment (including employees who have been stood down or re-hired).
READ MORECOVID-19: New Temporary Award Provisions
14 April 20
The Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission have applied temporary variations to 99 awards including the Vehicle Manufacturing Repair Services and Retail Award 2010 and the Clerks – Private Sector Award 2010 until 30 June 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
READ MOREJobKeeper expected to be pushed through Parliament today
8 April 20
The Government has put its JobKeeper package before the Parliament, hoping to rush the initiative through both houses today.
READ MOREStay safe this Easter
8 April 20
Two new acronyms have become prominent in our vernacular recently: first came WFH and now BAU. Many of us weren’t familiar with either until a couple of weeks ago.
READ MOREMember Advice – Monday 6 April 2020
6 April 20
This morning we are providing a quick update on matters as they emerged on Friday and across the weekend.
READ MOREChildcare and Education
6 April 20
The Australian Government says its Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) relief package underpins economic recovery by allowing parents to work, study and volunteer.
READ MORENo decision on Commercial Tenancies
5 April 20
While a full agreement remains elusive, National Cabinet made further progress on the issue of commercial tenancies on Friday, tying it to the JobKeeper Payments initiative announced earlier in the week.
READ MOREStaying connected
2 April 20
Today’s member bulletin is less about you as an HVIA member and more about your customers.
READ MOREOpportunity to fill the medical supply chain
1 April 20
Manufacturers are being called on to retool to help fill gaps in the global supply of medical equipment and hygiene products; redeploying spare capacity to save lives and jobs.
READ MORENational Cabinet endorse JobKeeper Payments
31 March 20
National Cabinet strongly endorsed the Commonwealth’s JobKeeper package and urged its support through the Commonwealth Parliament to provide much needed financial support to the Australian economy.
READ MOREStaying connected is more important than ever
31 March 20
Across Australia and the world people are facing an unprecedented situation as our health authorities and governments act to manage the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus).
READ MOREHVIA commends Parliament to support $130 billion JobKeeper Payment
31 March 20
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a historic wage subsidy to help employers keep around 6 million workers in jobs.
READ MOREMore relief for business from your bank
30 March 20
Australia’s banks will extend the six month deferral of loans, building on the Australian Banking Association’s Small Business Relief Package, to 30,000 more businesses across the country.
READ MOREMore help for business on the way
30 March 20
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said last night that the Government would be "working through the night" to pull together the next economic supports to keep Australians in jobs.
READ MORENational Cabinet takes advice on vulnerable people in the workplace
30 March 20
National Cabinet has endorsed advice on vulnerable people in the workplace from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC).
READ MORERelief for small business from your bank
27 March 20
Australian banks have hardship teams ready to help to deal with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic (and/or drought, bushfire or flood.)
READ MOREPrime Minister’s strongest performance on saving lives and saving business
27 March 20
“Our goal is to start businesses and the economy again after this health crisis has ended,” the Prime Minister said.
READ MOREYour actions will save lives
27 March 20
This animation from the Federal Government illustrates how we can reduce the spread of Coronavirus with simple decisions that affect the whole community.
READ MORETIC Ministers Agree – Supply Chains Are Key
26 March 20
Following last night’s Transport & Infrastructure Council (TIC) meeting, HVIA has praised TIC Ministers for listening to industry to understand the full breadth of the heavy vehicle industry.
READ MOREDeputy PM on freight services during pandemic
25 March 20
Federal Transport Minster, the Hon Michael McCormack MP says the Government recognises and appreciates the heavy vehicle industry’s contribution and freight will continue across borders.
READ MOREVital Insights Informing Government Decisions
25 March 20
HVIA is plugged in to vital conversations affecting decision making at the highest levels of Federal and State Government regarding the ongoing role for freight services and those that support it.
READ MOREWhat is an “Essential Service”?
23 March 20
Last night, the Prime Minister Hon Scott Morrison MP called a National Cabinet meeting and offered this explanation of which businesses would close from midday today 23 March 2020
READ MOREKeeping the wheels turning
23 March 20
HVIA will continue to provide support for our members seeking clarity in addressing and understanding the issues brought on by the evolving COVID-19 pandemic.
READ MORETop Tips for Cybersecurity when Working Remotely
18 March 20
The EU Agency for Cybersecurity's Executive Director, Juhan Lepassaar shared his top tips for teleworking in times of Covid-19.
READ MOREComVec 2020 conference postponed in response to outbreak
18 March 20
In response to the latest advice from State and Federal Governments, Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA) has postponed ComVec 2020.
READ MOREHeavy vehicle industry praises incentives to activate business spending
12 March 20
The Australian Government’s “Coronavirus stimulus package” announced today has pulled the right levers to encourage spending according to HVIA.
READ MORELeaders Need to Halt the Panic: I’m on Team Australia!
11 March 20
This is an evolving situation and we need to stay calm, listen to the advice and stay vigilant but I’m on Team Australia and I hope you will join me.
READ MOREHVIA budget submission calls for bonus investment allowance
26 February 20
HVIA has asked the Treasurer for a bonus investment allowance to be included in the forthcoming budget to incentivise capital investment on heavy vehicle factory equipment and for operators purchasing trucks and trailers.
READ MOREHeavy Vehicle Industry to Benefit as Representation Streamlined
20 February 20
In what is being described as a major coup for the heavy vehicle industry, HVIA has executed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Australian Road Transport Suppliers Association (ARTSA) that will see the organisations change the industry association landscape for the better.
READ MOREAutomotive skills still vital to Australia’s economy
18 February 20
The skillsets of automotive industry workers set to be displaced by the departure of Holden are still highly sought after in Australia.
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