Board continuity for Regulator

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has announced that the board of directors has been re-appointed for a second three-year term.

In a recent press release, the NHVR said the re-appointment ensures leadership continuity and stability for the Regulator as it continues to drive regulatory reform for the Australian Heavy Vehicle Transport Industry.

The Board is chaired by the Hon. Bruce Baird AM (pictured), with Peter Garkse CEO of the Queensland Trucking Association taking up the role as Deputy Chair for this term. Other board members include NRMA Motoring & Services Director, Coral Taylor; OH&S, IR and public administration expert, Robin Stewart-Crompton; and senior business leader and Chair of Business South Australia, Vincent Tremaine.

The press release says that the re-appointments will continue to ensure the NHVR delivers improved business performance and is well placed to achieve its vision of driving sustainable improvements to safety, productivity and efficiency outcomes across the heavy vehicle road transport industry.

NHVR Chief Executive Officer, Sal Petroccitto said the re-appointment sends a strong message of support for the Regulator and its reform agenda.

"We are delighted to have a wide breadth of business and industry expertise on our board to underpin our organisation and support the leadership team to deliver on the Regulator’s goals over the next three years," said Mr Petroccitto.

Meanwhile, the Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has welcomed the re-appointment of the board.

ATA Chief Executive Christopher Melham said the re-appointment demonstrated a high degree of confidence in the NHVR Board and its efforts to secure one national heavy vehicle regulator in Australia.

"This reappointment provides much needed reassurance to industry on the progress and permanence of the NHVR," Mr Melham said.

"I now look forward to transport ministers providing the NHVR board with a united approach to the reform agenda. The upcoming TIC meeting presents the perfect opportunity for ministers to deliver positive outcomes on Chain of Responsibility, roadworthiness and heavy vehicle charging policy.

"I would particularly like to congratulate Mr Peter Garske, the CEO of the Queensland Trucking Association, on his elevation to the position of Deputy Chair. I welcome his continued contributions to the NVHR reform program on behalf of industry.

"The ATA looks forward to an ongoing constructive and productive dialogue with the reappointed Board and its CEO, Sal Petroccitto," Mr Melham concluded.

The NHVR Board was established under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) following the unanimous recommendation by responsible State Ministers in 2012.