Heavy Vehicle National Law

NTC Seeks Industry Input in Next Stage of Review on Fatigue Management

Feedback is being sought on an issues paper on effective fatigue management under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL). The National Transport Commission (NTC) is seeking feedback from operators on the documents which aims to, 1.Summarise current fatigue management provisions in the Heavy Vehicle National Law 2. Determine problems with current laws and its application. […]

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Transport Workers Union Blasts Draft Industry Code of Practice like Heavy Vehicle National Law

The Transport Workers Union (TWU) has blasted the draft Master Registered Industry Code of Practice as a safety instrument, labeling it as ‘flawed’. In a submission to the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) on the draft code, the TWU says the flaws in the draft are similar to  those of the National Heavy Vehicle Law

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Industry Bodies Join Forces in Assessing HVNL Fatigue Related Issues

Industry bodies have joined forces to raise their concerns about what they deem a lack of clarity within the HVNL (Heavy Vehicle National Law). The National Road Transport Association (NatRoad), the Western Roads Federation and the Northern Territory Road Transport Association have submitted a joint submission to the NTC. These concerns were brought to the

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NSW Launches Transport Industry

NatRoad Condemns HVNL

NatRoad recently gave evidence to a Queensland Parliamentary inquiry currently looking into changes to the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL). NatRoad says the law currently is poor and in need of revision to ensure usefulness in delivering safety and productivity to Australia’s heavy vehicle sector. The law came into effect 5 years ago. NatRoad says

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CoR Compliance Implementation Chain Of Responsibility Online Australia

“CoR Reforms Won’t Mean a Break for Trucking Operators”, Transport Lawyer Warns

A transport lawyer has warned operators and drivers that if Chain of Responsibility proposed reforms come into effect, the trucking industry would still be in a “particularly vulnerable position”. Operators and drivers may be hoping that reforms in CoR will make them less of a target to authorities but lawyer Gillian Bristow, says this is

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The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator from the 21st January 2013

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is the first national independent regulator in Australia for all vehicles that weigh more than 4.5 tonnes GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass) and it will be operating from the 21st January 2013. The NHVR will replace eight state and territory regulators with the aim of reducing red tape, make available

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