Freight Movement Code for Domestic Border Controls
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.
Guidance and clarity for Victorian Industry
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
Amendments to the extended JobKeeper payment
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
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.
HVIA’s appeal to Vic Government to learn from NZ mistakes
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.
Victorian Stage 4 Restrictions
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
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
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
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.
SME loan guarantee scheme extended
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.
JobKeeper extended but there’s a catch
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has announced the JobKeeper Payment will be extended by six months, offering businesses and their workers a continued lifeline.
JobTrainer Skills Package
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.