The official start of the revamped Heavy Vehicle National Law was among a raft of significant policy regulatory developments afftecting the heavy vehicle industry over the past month.
HVIA Seeks VIC VIN Marking Policy Via FOI
The Victorian Department of Transport has refused to provide HVIA with a copy of its policy on vehicle marking requirements, saying the association would have to submit a request for it via the Freedom of Information (FOI) process (which it subsequently has). Read more
Main Roads WA Drops Roll Coupling Policy
Following strong and vocal technical advocacy from HVIA and its members, the Heavy Vehicle Services team within Main Roads Western Australia announced its decision not to proceed with its proposed new roll coupling policy in its current form. Read more
Call For Stronger Telco Resilience After Outage
HVIA has written to Federal Communications Minister Anika Wells highlighting the significant impacts that recent telecommunications outages can have on Australia’s heavy vehicle industry and calling for greater recognition of telecommunications as critical transport infrastructure. Read more
New Event Explores Transport Future
WHG is launching a new executive-focused forum to discuss major challenges facing the heavy vehicle industry, including new regulations, growing safety and wellbeing pressures, productivity challenges, workforce constraints and the accelerating shift towards new energy and technology. Read more
New Assessment System Cuts Wait Times
Victoria’s new Heavy Vehicle Structural Assessment Permit System has processed more than 4,000 assessments since it commenced operations in January, the state government claims. Read more
Motive Power A Mandatory RAV Field From July 1
Motive power became a mandatory field on the Register of Approved Vehicles for all vehicle categories (except trailers) from Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Read more
Member Advice – HVNL + ADR Interactions
HVIA addresses questions raised about the interaction between the updated Heavy Vehicle National Law and existing Australian Design Rules, notably ADR 43/04 (Vehicle Configuration and Dimension) and ADR 106/00 (Side Underrun Protection). Read more
Industry School Confirms Melbourne Expansion
After 20 years operating in Queensland, The Industry School – of which HVIA is a key industry partner – has announced its proposed expansion into Melbourne, bringing its industry-led education model to Victoria for the first time, subject to Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority approval. Read more
New Hub Drives Transport Innovation
The recent opening of the Geotab-Swinburne Transport Innovation Hub marks a major milestone in collaboration between industry and academia to drive innovation across Australia’s transport and technology sectors. Read more
Industry Urged To Shape Training Reform
HVIA members are encouraged to get involved in AUSMASA’s expanding “Driving Industry Conversations” series, with registrations now open for a range of consultations, webinars and workforce roundtables focused on the future of automotive skills, training and workforce development. Read more
Powering Trucks By Waste-To-Fuels
Trucks could be run on low-carbon fuel recycled from local waste, under plans for a $500 million upcycling precinct proposed in Victoria’s Gippsland region. Read more
Forum Explores Hume Electrification
Regional Development Australia Murray will host a forum in Wodonga on August 13 titled ‘Electrification of the Hume Highway’, which will explore the infrastructure, technology and industry transformation driving the electrification of one of the nation’s most critical supply chain corridors. Read more
