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The updated Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) and new Heavy Vehicle Accreditation (HVA) scheme took effect on 1 August 2026. For more information on the HVNL changes, please see HVNL reform implementation. Existing NHVAS operators looking to continue your accreditation under the HVA scheme please refer to NHVAS transition to HVA scheme.
The Heavy Vehicle Accreditation (HVA) scheme is a national voluntary accreditation framework designed to recognise heavy vehicle operators who demonstrate strong safety management capability.
Administered by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL), the HVA scheme provides a consistent approach to accreditation and assurance for the heavy vehicle industry.
The HVA scheme is designed to be performance-based and scalable. It promotes:
- stronger safety outcomes across the heavy vehicle industry
- consistent national standards and assurance
- improved operational confidence for industry and regulators
- reduced administrative burden through streamlined assurance processes.
The NHVR has a dedicated accreditation team that is available to help with HVA scheme questions and applications.
Contact us with any enquiries or if you need assistance, or call us on 13 NHVR (13 64 87).
