HVIA campaign to build pipeline of new starters
Members are invited to get involved in a new HVIA campaign showcasing career opportunities in the heavy vehicle industry to school leavers and other job seekers.
2021-22 Annual Wage Review Decision Announced
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has announced a 5.2% increase to the national minimum wage and a 4.6% increase to award minimum wages (subject to a minimum increase of $40 per week for full time adult employees) following its 2021-2022 annual wage review.
Preparing for Annual Wage Review
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) is scheduled to announce its 2021-2022 annual wage review (Decision). Following the wage review, the FWC may announce a wage increase before 1 July 2022
New Tool Box Talks – Bringing safety conversations to life
The National Road Safety Partnership Program’s (NRSPP) collaborative Heavy Vehicle Toolbox Talk (HVTBT) project has developed a range of TBTs to help organisations deliver engaging safety messages on topics relevant to heavy vehicle drivers’ daily tasks. HVIA is proud to have partnered with NRSPP on its industry project working group.
EOI for Queensland Apprentice trials
Queensland based HVIA members are invited to consider trialling an apprenticeship candidate free of charge who is work ready through the Pre-Apprenticeship Program.
Vale Larry Gill
News of the passing of Offroad Trucks Australia founder and owner, Larry Gill, on Saturday 12th March, has saddened the heavy vehicle industry.
HVIA Members affected by devastating floods
The impact of this week’s devasting floods across South East Queensland and NSW is still unfolding. We know that a substantial number of HVIA members have been hit hard by what has been a harrowing and confronting experience.
CEO Report to February State Committees
The start of 2022 has been turbulent for many. It has tested the resolve and agility of our members, who time after time have shown incredible resilience.
Director John Thompson retires from HVIA Board
HVIA Director John Thompson has stepped down from his position as HVIA Director following the sale and handover of his interests in Borcat Trailers Pty Ltd to long term business partner Paul Gallagher.
Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) direct orders
HVIA is working with Australian company Croft Group to make commercial quantities of TGA approved Rapid Antigen Tests (RAT) available for purchase by HVIA members and stakeholders.
More to be done to secure supply as AdBlue production ramps up
Fertiliser manufacturer Incitec Pivot Limited (IPL) has ramped up its production of AdBlue by around 800 per cent, bolstering diesel exhaust fluid supplies for Australia’s transport sector, but there are important lessons that need to be acted upon before we are out of the woods.
COVID-19: leave entitlements during quarantine and self-isolation
With the rising number of positive COVID19 cases, Employer Assist is receiving enquiries from members about leave entitlements for employees who are absent from work because they have COVID-19, are a close contact of someone who has COVID-19 or are getting tested.