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The Industry Reference Forum is the NHVR’s key industry advisory body, comprising high-level representation from across the heavy vehicle industry, as well as the NHVR CEO and senior staff.
The role of the Industry Reference Forum is to assist the NHVR in driving the longer-term, strategic agenda for regulatory reform of Australia’s heavy vehicle industry.
Terms of Reference
Membership
Membership of this forum is largely comprised of industry associations already established and active in advocating for their members.
| Organisation | Name | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association (ALRTA) | Mathew Munro | Executive Director |
| Agforce | Sam Forzisi | Grains Policy Director and Transport Policy Officer |
| Australia New Zealand Police Advisory Agency (ANZPAA) | Assistant Commissioner Ian Parrott | Assistant Commissioner – Road Policing SA |
| Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) | Matt Pinnegar | Chief Executive |
| Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) | Sanjiv Sathiah | Director of Policy |
| Australian Logistics Council (ALC) | Brad Williams | CEO |
| Australian Trucking Association (ATA) | David Smith | Chair |
| Australian Trucking Association (ATA) | Michael Deegan | CEO |
| Bus Industry Confederation (BIC) | Wayne Patch | Executive Director |
| Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) | Aaron Johnstone | State Director - Queensland |
| Civil Contractors Federation - National (CCF) | Chris Melham | CEO |
| Civil Contractors Federation - National (CCF) | Michael Unger | Board President |
| Crane Industry Council of Australia (CICA) | Brandon Hitch | CEO |
| Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA) | John Drake | President |
| Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA) | Todd Hacking | Chief Executive |
| National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) | Ash Salardini | Chief Economist/General Manager, Trade |
| National Road Freighters Association Inc. (NRFA) | Rod Hannifey | National President (CEO) |
| National Road Transporters Association (NatRoad) | Warren Clark | CEO |
| Northern Territory Road Transport Association (NTRTA) | Louise Bilato | Executive Officer |
| Queensland Trucking Association (QTA) | Gary Mahon | CEO |
| Queensland Trucking Association (QTA) | Paul Kahlert | President |
| Road Freight NSW | Simon O’Hara | General Manager |
| South Australian Road Transport Association (SARTA) | Sharon Middleton | President |
| South Australian Road Transport Association (SARTA) | Steve Shearer | Executive Director |
| Tasmanian Transport Association (TTA) | Michelle Harwood | Executive Director |
| Victorian Transport Association (VTA) | Mike Lean | President |
| Victorian Transport Association (VTA) | Peter Anderson | Chief Executive |
| Western Roads Federation | Cam Dumesny | Executive Officer |
Feedback
If you belong to an association, you’re encouraged to raise any concerns or pass feedback through your representative. Alternatively, you may wish to contact the NHVR’s John Gilbert to discuss your concerns or suggestions for improvement.
John Gilbert, OAM
Manager, Industry Engagement & Customer Experience
Email: john.gilbert@nhvr.gov.au
Phone: 07 3309 8576
Mobile: 0423 550 233