HVIA Raises Concerns On ROVER Redtape
HVIA has called on the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts to update the Road Vehicle Standards administration system ROVER to reduce the unnecessary administrative burden on industry.
HVIA Stands Up Trailer Working Group
In response to the 2026 requirements for ROVER ‘Opt-in’ Approval renewals, HVIA will stand up a Trailer Working Group to tackle member issues raised around this topic, since the Federal Department of Infrastructurereleased updated information earlier this year.
Guide To Vehicle Approvals Renewals
Did you know that approvals under the Road Vehicle Standards laws are granted for seven years, unless revoked earlier, and will expire after this time unless renewed?
Dept Releases New RVSA Report
The Department of Infrastructure has released the third report on its performance in relation to the Road Vehicle Standards Act.
Report Reveals Fall in RVSA Apps, Processing Times
New report reveals 10,046 applications were processed under Road Vehicle Standards Act in Q4 2024, down 21.3 per cent on Q3 2024, with processing times dropping from a median of nine to five days quarter-on-quarter.
ROVER Improvement Consultation Commences
Last week the Department of Infrastructure commenced the planning for the next round of improvements to the ROVER computer system
Members Call For Improvements To New ROVER Portal
HVIA has suggested further improvements to the new ROVER portal following a request for feedback from members from the Federal Department of Infrastructure
HVIA To Attend Vehicle Standards Consultative Forum
HVIA Chief Technical Officer Adam Ritzinger will be attending the next Vehicle Standards Consultative Forum in Brisbane in September
Department Updates Guidance On Vehicle Recalls
The Department of Infrastructure has produced a suppliers’ guide on applying for and managing “not-reporting” status for voluntary recalls
NHVR Releases Safer Freight Vehicles Standards Guide
The NHVR has released VSG35 which provides guidance on the safety features vehicles are required to have fitted to a heavy vehicle in order to be allowed general access at 2.55m under the Safer Freight Vehicle reforms
Feedback Sought On ROVER Portal Rebuild
Following the release of the rebuilt ROVER Portal on June 12, the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is seeking feedback on the priority for improvements to be included in the next version of ROVER
ROVER, RAV Outage This Friday For Portal Rebuild
The ROVER Portal – the online portal for applications and approvals under the Road Vehicle Standards legislation – will be unavailable from 5pm this Friday, June 7 until 9am Wednesday, June 12 to allow for a planned rebuild