Queensland Transport and Main Roads Minister, Scott Emerson, has introduced the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) Bill before State Parliament.

 

The passage of the COAG sponsored reform through parliament will allow for the formation and full establishment of the National Heavy Vehicle Register (NHVR) as a corporate entity, allowing for the formal appointment of a Board and CEO.

 

The passage of the law will see a national regulator for all heavy vehicles over 4.5 tonnes and ensure the Regulator, hosted in Queensland, will begin operations as planned on 1January next year.

 

A second bill is also due to be introduced into the Queensland Parliament later in 2012 and once this is passed, it will pave the way for other states and territories to enact the law in their parliaments. Australia’s heavy vehicle industry can then ‘do business’ with the Regulator on a national scale.

 

“The regulations will make it easier for business to operate as there will be a one-stop-shop for accreditation, access permits, log book queries, and a host of other services,” Mr Emerson said.