Standards Pave Way For Renewable Diesel
Australian Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen has approved a Paraffinic Diesel Standard package enabling the supply of paraffinic diesel in Australia.
Record Attendance At VIC Forum
HVIA’s Victorian Member Forum, hosted by CMV in Derrimut, saw over 50 professional and technical HVIA members come together to discuss key advocacy, regulatory, technical and policy issues impacting our industry.
Record Turnout At HVIA Member Forums
HVIA has kicked off its 2025 member meetings with record member turnout at events in Queensland and New South Wales.
HVIA Celebrates 10th Anniversary
HVIA will mark its landmark 10th year as a national organisation with a gala celebratory dinner to be held in Brisbane on Thursday, December 4, 2025, incorporating its annual National Awards.
HVIA Unveil Federal Election Priorities
HVIA has distributed its list of Election Priorities to all 227 Federal MPs and Senators, calling for government assistance to support the heavy vehicle industry address pressing issues such as the transition to net zero emissions, growing the future workforce, enhancing road freight productivity, and optimising Australia’s road infrastructure
Dynamic Side Impact Protection Now Law
Dynamic Side Impact Occupant Protection is now mandated on all passenger vehicles and NA category goods vehicles after Federal Transport Minister Catherine King signed ADR 72/01 into Law.
Have Your Say On NHVR’s Future Strategy
Throughout February and March, the NHVR will host collaborative workshops across the country to gain industry insights to inform Vision 2035 – a project developed to help inform the regulator’s future planning and strategy.
HVIA, VSA Discuss Workforce Challenges
HVIA recently met with the Victorian Skills Authority (VSA), whose role includes gathering industry data, identifying current and emerging skills shortages in the state’s workforce, and working with stakeholders to develop strategies to bridge these gaps.
Have Your Say on Workforce Planning
HVIA members are urged to provide feedback on the annual workforce plans being released by Jobs and Skills Councils set up by the Federal Government to provide industry with a stronger, more strategic voice in ensuring Australia’s VET sector delivers better outcomes for learners and employers.
HVIA Members Drive Change In Braking ADR
Can HVIA members change Australian Design Rules? Yes, we can - with important changes to the ADR on trailer brake systems officially becoming law on January 30 following successful representations to government by HVIA and its members!
NTC To Reveal Insights on New DG Code
The NTC will be holding a series of “drop-in sessions” to share insights from feedback received on its draft of the proposed new Australian Dangerous Goods Code – as well as to discuss how its proposing to refine the Code as part of the first comprehensive review in 15 years.
Trials Streamline HV Access In SA
The NHVR together with the SA state and local governments have implemented several Oversize Overmass trial notices to replace the need for the heavy vehicle industry to apply for permits on key routes.