HVIA has released the agenda for its next Member Forum, to be held online on Thursday, November 13, 2025 – the last chance for members to get together on a national level before the end of the 2025 calendar year.
Exclusive to members and all staff, the final forum for the year builds on an extensive schedule of activities and industry issues for members that have progressed and are still coming.
Members wishing to attend are encouraged to register here. As always, all staff from any of HVIA’s member organisations are welcome to attend. Attendees consistently enjoy the chance to get up to speed on the important developments in their industry.
The agenda – available here – will touch on many topical areas, and will include:
> An introduction to Rachel Michaud, HVIA’s newest staff member;
> National regulatory updates – ROVER and the HVNL;
> Federal level policy, covering heavy vehicle productivity and charging reform;
> HVIA’s new sustainability guide;
> Recent ADR consultations and updates;
> NHVR Directional Stability Under Braking (DSUB) reforms; and
> Euro VI axle mass limits and regulatory impacts.
The meeting will also feature a presentation from global tax advisory firm Alvarez & Marsal, which will cover government grants and tax concessions for research and development investments.
Members wishing to raise any matters for discussion are invited to e-mail Adam Ritzinger at a.ritzinger@hvia.asn.au
About HVIA Member Forums
Member Forums are exclusive to HVIA members and all staff. HVIA’s cost-effective membership delivers real value for your whole business, with key benefits including:
> Advocacy services: HVIA represents members to government and its regulatory agencies on key policy and regulatory issues;
> Business assistance: Including TechAssist – technical and regulatory support; and EmployerAssist – HR fact sheets, updates and IR hotline;
> National Events: HVIA members receive preferential access to world-class events including the Brisbane Truck Show and TruckShowX;
> Networking: HVIA members gain exclusive access to networking events including the Executive Club, Member Forums and the HVIA National Gala Awards;
> News & Information: HVIA keeps members informed on key regulatory and industry news through its weekly newsletter Talk the Torque and quarterly ROADBOSS Magazine; and
> Workforce Development & Training: HVIA assists members with workforce development via its growing suite of training courses and promoting the industry’s diverse career opportunities via initiatives such as the Apprentice of the Year Awards.
To find out more – and/or become a member – visit here.