August 2026
NHVR Industry Update
31/08/2026
The amended HVNL has officially commenced Australia's heavy vehicle industry officially began operating under the amended Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) on Saturday, 1 August, marking the most significant overhaul of heavy vehicle regulation since the law was first introduced in 2012.The changes reflect an important shift in how the system operates, moving beyond a traditional compliance-focused approach towards a stronger focus on proactive risk management, shared responsibility...
NHVR Road Tests New Pavement Standards
26/08/2026
NHVR Road Tests New Pavement Standards HVIA is consulting with members on the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s proposed changes to the Pavement Horizontal Loading Standard in the Performance Based Standards scheme. It is understood the NHVR is pursuing this reform to avoid the need for hard GCM limits, and the need for some vehicles to fit steerable axles, both of which are called under the prescriptive rules of the current standard. Read more