2025 is shaping up to be another massive year for Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA) as we seek to deliver on our promise to members of delivering value through our extensive work program.
The first major event of the year is likely to be a federal election. Throughout 2024, HVIA has sought out the views from our extensive membership and will be ready to advocate strongly for policies that make the heavy vehicle industry safety, more productive and prosperous.
Next comes the Brisbane Truck Show, another sold-out event in terms of exhibition space as we seek to shine a light on the amazing technology, innovation and exciting array of new vehicle models.
The Truck Show is more then just an industry event, though; it is our industry’s biggest asset and HVIA will leave no stone unturned in our efforts to showcase the industry in its most positive light throughout Truck Week 25 incorporating The Depot skills showcase, the first-ever National Show and Shine Championship, the Heritage Truck Show, the Heavy Equipment and Machinery Show, and the Premier Boxing Series at South Bank.
2025 is also the year of planning for the nation’s first specific Automotive Academy campus set to open in conjunction with the Industry School in 2026.
HVIA has invested in skills, training and workforce development this year to ensure we are ready to establish a pipeline of local talent for the industry.
Our hope is national coverage over the next decade across all 29 common trades throughout our membership.
On the legislative front, HVIA will be an eager contributor to reviews of the Road Vehicle Standards Act and Australian Design Rules; and we hope to also see the Performance Based Standards scheme get a new lease of life.
And that is before we get on to the amazing work through the HVIA committees and working groups which are working hard in key areas including tyres, electromobility, learning and development, trailer wiring and powered trailers.
Todd Hacking is HVIA CEO. This story is part of our 2025 New Year Wish Lists feature, in the January 17 issue of Big Rigs.
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