Brigade Drives Safer Transport
Brigade Electronics, a global pioneer in vehicle safety technology, has become a Tier One Supply Partner for CLOCS-A (Construction Logistics and Community Safety – Australia), strengthening its commitment to reducing risks for vulnerable road users on Australian roads.
HVIA Reviews ADR Amendment Instrument
In early June the Federal Department of Infrastructure advised HVIA via the Vehicle Standards Consultative Forum (VSCF) that it had finalised a series of amendments to several ADRs and collated them into an amendment instrument. The Department is now seeking feedback on the changes up to June 16, 2025.
Roadworthiness Survey Reveals Improvement
Seventy-five per cent of units passed inspection in the NHVR’s latest national roadworthiness survey – the same percentage as the 2021 survey, continuing the strong improvement over the 2016 benchmark survey of 55 per cent
Industry Celebrate Removal Of VIC Bridge Assessment Fees
The Victorian Government has announced plans to introduce an automated assessment program for Class 1 and 2 heavy vehicles from January 1, 2026
Deadline Looms For New Tipper Design Code
HVIA members have only two months to ensure tipping body designs comply with the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s ‘J4’ code in VSB6.
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.
Paper Explores RAV Power Output Changes
The Department of Infrastructure has released a discussion paper on the best way to record the maximum power output of vehicles in the RAV Register of Approved Vehicles
HVIA Lauds Knorr-Bremse Drive Days
HVIA joined dozens of transport industry stakeholders at the DECA training and testing facility in Shepparton last week to experience a suite of Knorr-Bremse and Bendix safety technology systems in action
Next ROVER Release And Updates Guidance
The Federal Department of Infrastructure also unveiled the date for the next Rover release (Version 9.2) which will be deployed on November 27, 2024 and involve a system outage from 5:00pm to 10:30pm (AEDT)
Product Recall Rules Rectified
The Federal Department of Infrastructure has become aware that some suppliers are not meeting the legislative recall requirements under the Road Vehicle Standards Act - and has issued an updated policy to clarify the rules
Transport Will Likely Not Reach Net Zero Targets: CCA
The Climate Change Authority (CCA) has published the Sector Pathways Review which has found Australia’s transport sector will likely not reach net zero by 2050 targets
HVIA Appears Before Federal EV Parliamentary Inquiry
Last week HVIA appeared before the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water’s transition to electric vehicles inquiry in Brisbane