National Heavy Vehicle Regulator.
NHVR – W
HAT WILL IT MEAN FOR
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The Federal Government is driving a national program of micro-economic reform in a range of sectors to produce single regulatory environments for the Australian economy, to reduce the compliance burden for business. This program of reform will improve productivity and Australia's international competitiveness and make it easier for businesses and workers to operate across state borders.
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is part of this reform program and will be a single contact point, providing centralised business services and information to heavy vehicle owners, operators and drivers.
What will the NHVR be responsible for?
The NHVR will be responsible for administering the National consolidated heavy vehicle law covering the operation of all vehicles over 4.5 tonne GVM/GCM. In order to undertake this task, the NHVR will be entering into service level agreements with jurisdictions for the provision of services such as heavy vehicle registration and compliance and enforcement.
How is the NHVR being established?
The NHVR will be established in Queensland and will be required to engage a Project Director to form and operate the project office that will be responsible for leading implementation the NHVR and the national heavy vehicle law.
Work on the implementation of the regulator is underway, with government agencies in negotiations over funding arrangements, legal and policy directions. Australian Governments are keen to begin consultations with industry as this will ensure the introduction of the regulator better meets the goals of improving national industry and government safety and productivity.
How will Government consult with industry?
The TTA will remain actively engaged as the NHVR is established and will work with the ATA and other Member Organizations to ensure that the views of industry are properly heard.
The TTA will continue to advise its members of the changes to national and state legislation as it becomes available.
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