Statement from The Hon. Bruce Baird AM, Chairman, National Heavy Vehicle Regulator

The Board of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has accepted the resignation of Chief Executive, Richard Hancock, with immediate effect.

Mr Hancock has resigned for personal and family health reasons.

Chief Financial Officer and General Manager, Corporate Services, Melinda Bailey, will take on the responsibility of Acting Chief Executive of the NHVR until a permanent replacement is announced.