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NHVR embarks on reconciliation journey by unveiling its inaugural Reconciliation Action Plan

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) officially unveiled its Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), in a moving ceremony on Tuesday, August 1.

The Nunukul Yuggera Aboriginal Dance Company performed a Welcoming to Country, smoking ceremony and a traditional performance to commemorate the milestone occasion.

The ceremony featured original artwork by local Indigenous artist Dylan Sarra, symbolising the NHVR’s connection with country and First Nations peoples through the organisation’s four strategic pillars: safety, productivity, sustainability, and regulatory capability.

Partnering with industry to better respond to fatigue and distraction events

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is seeking expressions of interest to participate in an NHVR commissioned safety project to improve the use of Fatigue and Distraction Detection Technologies (FDDT).

NHVR Chief Executive Officer Sal Petroccitto said the FDDT safety project will provide practical support to heavy vehicle transport businesses to help them implement and use the technologies.

NHVR announces latest operation to target fatigue related breaches

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is urging heavy vehicle drivers to remain vigilant with their National Written Work Diary (WWD) or Electronic Work Diary (EWD) and follow work and rest requirements.

A state-wide operation was triggered in New South Wales, after a considerable number of penalty notices issued in NSW were found to be linked to fatigue related offences.

Excavation contractor and its subsidiary prosecuted for repeat offending

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has prosecuted an excavation contractor and its subsidiary company for a primary duty offence and two severe risk breaches following ongoing contraventions of the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL).

An investigation led by the NHVR discovered that the Sydney-based excavation contractor had incurred 20 mass breaches and received 94 defect notices over a 15-month period.