Incremental amendments to the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) have been endorsed by the Queensland State Development, Infrastructure and Works Committee, following six years of extensive industry consultation
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NHVR extends PBS feedback deadline
The deadline to provide feedback on proposed reviews to Performance Based Standards (PBS) has been extended by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR).
The regulator approved a request by Heavy Vehicle
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HVNL reform bill passes Parliament, changes made clear
Proposed amendments to Australia’s Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) have officially passed through Parliament this month, with the industry beginning to learn the changes coming its way.
After Queensland
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NatRoad calls for Safety Management Systems to work for operators in HVNL review
The long-awaited Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) Amendment Bill 2025 has landed in Queensland Parliament after a six-year review process that promised reform but has ultimately delivered incremental
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Test drive: Behind the wheel of the alluring Volvo Aero
Now that the Christmas rush is firmly in our rear-view mirrors, I am finally getting a chance to put a few words together about an extremely enlightening experience I had in the lead up to that latest
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Slow burn – inside the ongoing HVNL review
It’s been seven years since the National Transport Commission (NTC) was first directed to review the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) in Australia. In December 2018, the terms of reference for the review
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Event recap: Inside torrid Tooradin
Well, it has been a couple of years since I last travelled down to the tiny town of Tooradin. Nestled in the Shire of Cardinia, about 50 kilometres south-east of Melbourne’s CBD, Tooradin plays host
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FedEx embraces shifting trends to navigate transport and logistics future in Australia
By Peter Langley – regional vice president, FedEx Australasia
The transportation and logistics industry is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by a confluence of factors
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Industry veteran calls for real change on HVNL review
Goodaye all and a ‘trucking’ Good New Year to you for 2025. This could hurt, but it is intended as positive feedback, not just a whinge. This is my submission to the NTC Fines and Penalties review.
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NHVR outlines top three tips for HVNL review
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has provided OwnerDriver with an exclusive into what its Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) review submission touches on for the trucking industry.
With
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