22/07/2026
Is your Transport Business ready for the updated Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) and new Heavy Vehicle Accreditation (HVA) scheme that take effect on 1 August 2026.
The scheme introduces a nationally consistent, tiered accreditation framework that supports operators with different levels of safety maturity.
The framework includes:
- General Safety Accreditation (GSA) – the foundational level of accreditation that recognises operators with an effective and compliant Safety Management System (SMS).
- Alternative Compliance Accreditation (ACA) – advanced accreditation pathways that allow eligible operators to access alternative approaches to compliance where they can demonstrate equivalent or improved safety outcomes.
At the core of the HVA scheme is the requirement for operators to implement and maintain a Safety Management System (SMS).
If you need any assistance or advice to set up your Safety Management System, please call me on 0468 910 871.