A letter to members ahead of the Christmas break
I hope that all of you, your teams and your families are able to enjoy some rest over the next couple of weeks, and come back fresh as we set some ambitious goals for the year ahead.
Festive Season Tool Box Talk – NRSPP
Before your team head away on holidays please take the time to prepare and deliver this insightful tool box talk with them. Please also share it with your clients - let's make sure everyone gets home safely these holidays. This Festive Season drivers are urged to stay safe on our roads, taking note of the key risks involved with driving during the holidays period.
New RVSA guidance videos now available
The Department of Infrastructure has released a video of their webinar covering Low ATM Trailers. Presentation slides are also available.
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.